Wouldn't a Writ of Mandamus be an appropriate response to something like this? On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 6:21 PM, Trudy Condio <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Is there no end to how low they will stoop? > > *Trudy Condio* > > *Attorney Trudy Condio* > *P.O. Box 175* > *Manchester, CT 06045* > *860-646-1502 <860-646-1502>* > *860-432-3713 <860-432-3713> Fax* > *Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID* > > *The contents of this message, together with any attachments, are intended > only for the use of the person(s) to which they are addressed and may > contain confidential and/or privileged information. Further, any medical > information herein is confidential and protected by law. It is unlawful > for unauthorized persons to use, review, copy, disclose or disseminate > confidential medical information. If you are not the intended recipient, > immediately advise the sender and delete this message and any attachments. > Any distribution, or copying of this message, or any attachment is > prohibited.* > > > Christina Ghio <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > How about a motion for emergency relief under 34a-23 and/or a motion for > contempt? > > Christina D. Ghio, Esq. > The Law Office of Christina D. Ghio, LLC > P.O. Box 186 > Cheshire, CT 06410 > ph.203-439-0656 > ph. 860-580-9443 > fax 860-516-1550 > [log in to unmask] > www.ctchildlaw.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: KidsCounsel ListServ [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > Behalf Of Jennifer M. Celentano > Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 4:53 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [KIDSCOUNSEL-L] res judicata or does the appeal process ever end > for DCF?? > > Hello all, > I have a juvenile case where I tried the consolidated Order of Temporary > Custody and Neglect petition on May 23rd. The judge ruled from the bench > and vacated the OTC and dismissed the neglect petition, however, my clients > agreed to a stay of the vacating of the OTC and dismissal of the neglect > petition until May 28th (in order for DCF to put the services back in the > house). > > Thereafter, DCF filed a Motion on May 27th to extend the stay while they > filed an appeal. The trial judge denied it, and the next day, DCF filed a > Motion with the Appellate Court for a review of the denial of the Stay. > That action essentially continued the stay that should have been vacated on > May 28th. The parties filed briefs on DCF's motion for review of the stay > and today the Appellate Court issued an order for the trial court to stay > the order dismissing the neglect petition but to vacate the Order of > Temporary Custody. > > The child should have been returned to the Respondent parents,however, DCF > took a 96 hour hold on the baby even though the child has been in their > custody and the appellate court denied their request to extend the OTC. > Has anyone ever dealt with this type of situation? It is our position that > DCF had a chance to present its claims as to imminent physical harm at the > trial level and they lost, and then also presented their argument as to the > appellate court staying the order and they lost again. My client should > not have to go through another trial on the same facts and issues. Any > advice is appreciated. Thank you. > Jennifer > > Jennifer M. Celentano, Esq. > Law Offices of Jennifer M. Celentano, LLC P.O. Box 512 North Haven, CT > 06473 > Tel: (203) 605-1111 > Fax:(203) 907-1367 > Email: [log in to unmask] > www.celentanolaw.com > > > The information in this e-mail transmission is ATTORNEY PRIVILEGED AND > CONFIDENTIAL. The information is intended only for the use of the Person > named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified > that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in > reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this e-mail in error, please notify us by telephone immediately. > Thank you. >