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Guides & Manuals

Please note that not all manuals on this page are not current. The Rules of Juvenile Procedure referenced  were revised in 2016.  Since publication of the manuals, many of the statutes have been amended. In addition, the case law is out of date. YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESEARCH WITH THE CURRENT RULES, STATUTES, AND CASE LAW.

Manuals

ACAP Training Manual (2022) 

Foster Care Review Board Education Manual Supplemental (2023) 

Foster Care Review Board Training Manual (2023)

Court Reference Guides

Discipline Considerations (2024) 

School Stability (2024) 

Special Education Considerations (2024) 

Agency Guides

DCS Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children Judicial Guide (2024)


 

Retired Guides & Manuals

Lawyers' Advocacy Manual (2007)

Judges' Guide to Having Children in Court (2008)

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