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Court Report Objectives CASA court reports are uniquely centered on the child. • Report what you have observed and learned while acting as the Judge’s eyes and ears in the field (Findings) • Represent and advocate for the best interests of the child (Recommendations) Child-Centered Court Report You tell the story. The child is the star. 3
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Group your interviews by person. Summarize multiple conversations. Include the person’s full name and title. Include dates you spoke, met, emailed with person. Do not recount conversations word for word. Insert your opinion into the interview. Copy and paste your case note logs from ETO.
Sample Documents 143 y Summary of Contacts—This is where you take over writing the court report and list all contacts made since the last hearing date. y Case Summary—This is the narrative section, where you provide a summary of the
Report as Evidence A GAL’s report is generally not admissible prior to the disposition hearing – At dispositional type hearings, court may consider any evidence, including hearsay, that is relevant, reliable, and necessary to determine the needs of a dependent child – Hearsay evidence is not admissible over objection at adjudication and TPR
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o Review a CPS court report – for a TMC case (Status or Permanency Review Hearing report) and for a PMC case (Placement Review Hearing report). o Review a CASA court report. o Gain an understanding of what the Judge is supposed to review at the different types of hearings – Status, Initial Permanency, Permanency, and Review hearings.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES. #1: Use the Court Report Handbook! Follow the formatting provided: Use short, clear sentences; Narrative is written in third person; Be sure all names and titles are correct; Use examples of specific behaviors you have observed rather than your feelings; State source of info for reported behavior you did not personally see ...
The Court Report Handbook provides information, guidelines and tips for writing the CASA court report. CASA volunteers can review this handbook when they are getting ready to write their report. CASAs should always consult with an advocate supervisor regarding their court report and court appearances. CASA Court Report Handbook.
