Can a Cps investigator go to my child’s school and question her alone without notifying me first?

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by Grant St. Jullian III

April 16, 2016

Asked 4/15/2016 – Kyle, TX

I have Cps investigating a report filed by police for domestic violence.

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I could give more information if you request, but the bottom line is: yes. Child Protective Services can interview a minor child without notice to the parent and without the parent being present. Prior notice or the parent’s presence could, in the State’s opinion, potentially cause improper influence on the child’s statement. If you are being investigated by CPS, contact a local attorney as soon as you can.

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Grant St. Jullian III

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – 1979 Univ. of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Jurisprudence 1982 University of Texas @ Austin
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1982.

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