What is a Judicial Review?
The court shall review the status of a child under its jurisdiction in Dependency cases at least every 6 months until the child reaches permanency status (adopted or permanently placed).

Are all cases in Juvenile Court required to have a Judicial Review?
Only Dependency cases.

Who attends the Judicial Review?
This may vary depending on the status of the case. Always in attendance is the attorney for the Department of Children and Families, DCF or contractual staff. In certain cases the parents, their attorneys, a Guardian ad Litem volunteer, a Guardian ad Litem Attorney, the child(ren), counselors and various others related to the case.

How often are Judicial Reviews held?
Judicial reviews are required by law to be held every six months.

Does the parent have to attend Judicial Review?
That depends on the case status. If the parents rights have been terminated, no. Also, in some circumstances the parent is excused from attending

Do children attend these hearings?
Again, that depends case status, age of the child, and other variables.