UNIFORM RULES 205 Family Court

Question 1

1. 205.3-There shall be an individual assignment system, which provides for the continuous
   supervision of each proceeding by a single judge or single support magistrate
   Proceedings shall be assigned to a judge upon the filing with the court of the first
   document of the case. Assignments shall be made by the clerk of the court using a
   random selection method

Exceptions:
1. The judge has too large of a workload already
2. Some judges may have a specialty proceeding that they handle
3. Matters requiring immediate disposition
4. Needs of the court require transfer to another judge
5.The judge can no longer preside over the matter
6. A single judge should hear multiple proceedings involving one family
7. Petition for termination of parental rights shall be assigned to the
judge that presided over the child’s ____________

Answer 1

Article 10 (abuse or neglect
proceeding)

Question 2

3. 4- The family court is open to the public and news media and they shall have access to all courtrooms, lobbies and public waiting areas T/F?

Answer 2

True

The general public or any person may be excluded from a courtroom on a case by case
basis upon the determination of the judge that such exclusion is warranted. The judge
will take into consideration factors such as the disruption that the person may cause or
the objection of the person’s appearance by one of the parties

Question 3

3. 205.5- The following shall be permitted access to pleadings, legal papers filed, findings,
   decisions, orders and transcribed minutes:
4. The petitioner, presentment agency and adult respondent and their attorneys
5. The parents or other person legally responsible for a child and their attorneys
6. The guardian, guardian ad litem and attorney for the child
7. The child protective agency or probation service
8. An agency to which custody has been granted
9. A special advocate program appointed by the court
10. A representative of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct upon a filed
    complaint
11. A prosecutor or defense counsel when there is a criminal action pending and
    an order of protection has been issued in the family court
12. Any other court when necessary for a pending proceeding involving the
    parties

Answer 3

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Question 4

4. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be
   AS- =

Answer 4

Adoption Surrender

Question 5

5. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
   B-

Answer 5

Commitment of guardianship and custody Who should the kid “B” with

Question 6

6. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
   C-

Answer 6

Conciliation

Question 7

7. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
   E-

Answer 7

Designated felony delinquency Lots of eee’s in the definition

Question 8

8. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
   K-

Answer 8

Foster care Review Kinder care

Question 9

9. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
   L-

Answer 9

Approval of foster care placement Approval…

Question 10

10. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
    M-

Answer 10

Consent to Marry

Question 11

11. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
    R-

Answer 11

Referred from Supreme Court

Question 12

12. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
    S-

Answer 12

PINS

Question 13

13. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
    W-

Answer 13

Material Witness

Question 14

14. 205.7- The prefixes for the docket numbers assigned to the family court proceedings shall be:
    Z-

Answer 14

MisZellaneous

Question 15

15. 205.7a-Unless the party requesting an order of protection states they are making alternative
    arrangements for service or is delivering the order to law enforcement agencies directly,
    the Family court may provide for the electronic transmissions of orders of protection or
    temporary orders of protection

Answer 15

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Question 16

16. 205.7b- NEW: The_______________ may establish and implement a plan for
    one or more pilot programs for the filing of petitions ex parte for temporary orders of
    protection by electronic means, and for the conduct of proceedings and the issuance
    of such orders by audio-visual means in order to accommodate litigants for whom
    attendance at court to file for and obtain emergency relief would constitute an undue
    hardship, or to accommodate litigants for whom traveling to and appearing in the
    courthouse to obtain emergency relief creates a risk of harm to such litigant.

Answer 16

chief administrator of the courts

Question 17

17. 205.8- All papers for signature or consideration of the court shall be presented to the clerk of
    the court, unless the clerk is unavailable or the judge so directs, papers may then be
    submitted to the judge and a copy filed with the clerk at the first available opportunity

All papers for the judge filed in the clerk’s office shall be promptly delivered to the judge
and shall be clearly addressed to the judge to whom they are intended

All papers shall show the nature of the papers, title and docket number of the
proceeding, the judge’s name and the name of the attorney submitting them

Answer 17

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Question 18

18. 205.10-Each attorney appearing is required to file a written notice of appearance, on or before
    the first appearance and in no event later than ____________ after appointment or
    retainer, whichever is sooner

Answer 18

TEN (10) DAYS

Question 19

19. 205.11-Where motions filed are required to be on notice:
20. The motion shall be returnable at such hour as the assigned judge directs
21. The moving party shall serve copies of all affidavits and briefs upon all other
    parties or their counsel when the motion is served
22. The judge may determine that the motion should be argued orally
23. Unless oral argument is requested by a party or directed by the court, the
    motion is deemed submitted as of the return date assuming they have been
    timely received by the clerk
24. Hearings on motions shall be held when required by statute or ordered by the
    judge

Answer 19

XX

Question 20

20. 205.14-In any proceeding to determine temporary or permanent custody or visitation, once a
    hearing or trial is commenced it shall proceed to conclusion within _______________

Answer 20

NINETY (90) DAYS

Question 21

21. 205.15-Proposed orders, with proof of service on all parties, must be submitted for signature
    within _______________ after the signing and filing of the decision directing the order
    be settled or submitted

Proposed orders in child protective proceedings and permanency hearings under FCA
Article 10 or 10A or pursuant to FCA Article 6 termination of parental rights or 384b of
the SSL must be submitted for signature immediately, but in no event later than
_______________ of the courts oral or written decision being filed

Proposed orders for FCA 1022 following the removal of a child are to be submitted for
signature immediately but in no event later than the next court date following removal
of the child

Answer 21

THIRTY (30) DAYS……….. FOURTEEN (14) DAYS

Question 22

22. 205.17-The first court order remanding a child into foster care or direct placement with a
    relative must contain a date certain for an initial permanency hearing pursuant to
    Article 10A of the FCA. This date must not be later than ________________ from the
    date of removal of the child

Answer 22

EIGHT (8) MONTHS

Question 23

24. 17 - If a sibling or half sibling was removed, the permanency hearing shall be the _____________ for both siblings when possible (Eff. 2/13/07)

Answer 23

same date

Question 24

24. 205.17 A permanency hearing with respect to a child who has been freed for adoption shall be
    scheduled for not more than ______________ from the oral decision or written
    decision being filed freeing the child for adoption

Answer 24

THIRTY (30} DAYS

Question 25

25. 205.17 - When reasonable efforts to reunify a child with his parents are not required, then a
    permanency hearing must be scheduled within ____________ of that determination

Answer 25

THIRTY (30) DAYS

Question 26

26. Section 205.17 Permanency hearings for child in foster care, children directly placed with relatives or other suitable persons and children freed for adoption.

Each permanency order must contain a date certain for a next permanency hearing
which shall not be more than ______________ from the completion of the last
permanency hearing

A scheduled permanency hearing will be canceled if the child has been adopted or the
subject of a final order of discharge or guardianship

Answer 26

SIX (6) MONTHS

Question 27

28. 17 - Notice of permanency hearings shall be made upon the respondents or foster parents caring for the child or pre-adoptive parents by the petitioner not less than ______________________

Answer 27

FOURTEEN (14) DAYS REMEMBER - PH-14 (acidity scale)

Question 28

28.

205. 24- JD ACOD _______________ DOLLARS

Answer 28

$1,500.00

Question 29

29. 205.26-When a child absconds from a facility to which he was remanded, written notice of that fact shall be given within _____________ to the clerk of the court to which
    the remand was made

Upon receipt of the notice the clerk shall cause the proceeding to be placed on the court
calendar no later than the next court day for such action as the court may deem
appropriate and will give notice to the presentment agency, attorney for the child or
attorney

The notice will contain:

1. The name of the child
2. The docket number
3. The date the child absconded
4. The efforts made to locate and secure the return of the child

Answer 29

FORTY EIGHT (48) HOURS

Question 30

30. 205.29- When a juvenile delinquency proceeding is transferred for disposition to the family
    court where the respondent resides, the clerk of the sending court shall immediately
    transmit by electronic means all available records concerning the case. Any documents
    not able to be sent electronically will be forwarded not Later than ____________hours from the date of the transfer order

Answer 30

48 Hours

Question 31

31. 205.34-A summons or warrant in a support proceeding shall be made returnable by the clerk
    of the court before a ____________

A net worth statement form shall be appended to the summons by the clerk for serving

Answer 31

support magistrate

Question 32

32. 205.34 - When the parties appear before the judge, the judge shall make an immediate order
    either temporary or permanent with regard to support. If it makes only a temporary
    order the matter will be referred to a support magistrate for further determination

Answer 32

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Question 33

34. 36 – Support
35. 36-Findings of fact shall be in writing, and shall include:
36. The income and expenses of each party
37. The basis for liability for support
38. An assessment of the children’s needs

At the time of the entry of an order of support, the clerk shall cause a copy of the
findings of fact and order of support to be served either in person or by mail upon the
parties or counsel, they shall be accompanied by guidelines for filing an objection

Answer 33

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Question 34

34. 205.36 – Support
    Any matters pending undecided for a period of more than______________ after final
    submission shall be reported in a quarterly report to the Chief Administrator

Answer 34

THIRTY (30) DAYS

Question 35

35. 205.42-A submission by the Support Collection Unit for an adjustment of a child support order
    shall include the following:
36. An affidavit from SCU with its reasoning for the adjustment
37. A proposed adjusted order of support
38. A notice to the parties of the proposed adjusted order and their rights

The clerk of the court must receive the above documents within_________ of the
mailing of them to the parties. Any objections to the proposed adjusted order must be
made within ____________ , at which time the clerk shall schedule a hearing.
When no timely objections are made the court after being satisfied will sign the order

Answer 35

TEN (10) DAYS……….. THIRTY FIVE (35) DAYS

Question 36

36. 205.43-A petition that alleges willful violation or seeks enforcement of an order of support shall be scheduled as soon as possible for a first appearance but in no event more than
    _____________ of the filing of the violation petition

A hearing will be held within _______________of the date noticed in the summons. The hearing must be concluded within _____________of its commencement

No adjournment shall be in excess of ____________ unless the hearing has
commenced and must be continued, then the adjournment will be within ___________
COURT DAYS

The support magistrate will issue written findings of fact within ___________ COURT DAYS

Answer 36

THIRTY (30) DAYS……… THIRTY (30) DAYS……….. SIXTY (60) DAYS ……….. FOURTEEN (14) DAYS………. SEVEN (7)………. FIVE (5)

Question 37

37. 205.44-A party seeking to testify by telephone or other electronic means must file an
    application with the court not less than ____________ in advance of the hearing

Answer 37

THREE DAYS

Question 38

38. ****205.48- In addition to a surrender instrument of a child the petitioner shall submit the child’s __________ and other additional information where the surrender is by the birth
    mother

Answer 38

birth certificate

Question 39

39. 205.49-Where a petition is filed to terminate a birth mother’s rights, in addition to the birth
    certificate, the petitioner shall also submit:
40. The response from the putative father registry that is current to within ___________ of the filing of the petition
41. A sworn written statement by the mother naming the father
42. A sworn written statement by the caseworker with information on the
    putative father entitled to notice

Answer 39

SIXTY

(60) DAYS

Question 40

40. 205.51-In any child custody proceeding the petition shall state whether the child is a Native
    American child subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978

Answer 40

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Question 41

41. 205.52-In any agency adoption, a petition may be filed to adopt a child who is subject to a
    proceeding for the termination of parental rights and whose custody has not yet been
    committed, provided that:
42. The adoption petition is filed in the same court where the termination of
    parental rights petition is filed
43. The adoption petition and other documents shall not be provided to the judge presiding over the termination of parental rights until after the fact finding hearing is concluded

Answer 41

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Question 42

42. 205.53-There is a list of papers to be submitted in an adoption proceeding such as birth
    certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates etc.

Answer 42

XX

Question 43

43. 205.57-When a petition for temporary guardianship has been filed, the clerk of the court shall
    distribute a written notice to the adoptive parents and lawyers who have appeared and
    to the commissioner of social services or director of probation, indicating that:
44. A petition for adoption must be filed within ___________ from the
    signing of the consent to the adoption
45. Any order of temporary guardianship will expire no later than __________ following its issuance
46. Any order of temporary guardianship will terminate upon the withdrawal or
    denial of a petition to adopt the child

The clerk of the court shall calendar the case for the _____________ from the
date of the signing the consent to adoption. !f no petition is filed by that time, the court
shall schedule a hearing and order the appropriate agency to conduct an investigation

Answer 43

FORTY FIVE (45) DAYS.........  FORTY-FIFTH (45) DAY............ NINE (9)
MONTHS

Question 44

45. 59-Proceedings for adoption from an authorized agency shall be calendared:
46. Within _____________ of the filing of the petition
47. If a basis for the adoption is found, the court shall schedule the appearance of
    the adoptive parents and child within ____________ for adoption approval

Answer 44

SIXTY (60) DAYS ….. THIRTY (30) DAYS

Question 45

45. 205.64- When a child absconds from a facility, written notice of that fact shall be given within
    _____________ by an authorized representative to the clerk of the court from
    which the remand was made. The notice shall include:
46. The name of the child
47. The docket number
48. The date the child absconded and efforts to secure the child’s return

The clerk will then calendar the case no later than the next court day and give notice to
the petitioner, presentment agency and attorney for the child

Answer 45

FORTY EIGHT (48) HOURS

Question 46

46.

205. 65-PINS ACOD Restitution =

Answer 46

$1500.00

Question 47

47. (a) An order adjourning a proceeding in contemplation of dismissal pursuant to section 749(a) of the Family Court Act shall contain at least one of the following terms and conditions directing the respondent to:

(1) attend school regularly and obey all rules and regulations of the school;
(2) obey all reasonable commands of the parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent’s care;
(3) avoid injurious or vicious activities;
(4) abstain from associating with named individuals;
(5) abstain from visiting designated places;
(6) abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages, hallucinogenic drugs, habit-forming drugs not lawfully prescribed for the respondent’s use, or any other harmful or dangerous substance;
(7) cooperate with a mental health or other appropriate community facility to which the respondent is referred;
(8) restore property taken from the petitioner, complainant or victim, or replace property taken from the petitioner, complainant or victim, the cost of said replacement not to exceed $1,500;
(9) repair any damage to, or defacement of, the property of the petitioner, complainant or victim, the cost of said repair not to exceed $1,500;
(10) cooperate in accepting medical or psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, alcoholism or drug abuse treatment or counseling services, and permit an agency delivering that service to furnish the court with information concerning the diagnosis, treatment or counseling;
(11) attend and complete an alcohol awareness program established pursuant to section 19.25 of the Mental Hygiene Law;
(12) abstain from disruptive behavior in the home and in the community; or
(13) comply with such other reasonable terms and conditions as may be permitted by law and as the court shall determine to be necessary or appropriate to ameliorate the conduct which gave rise to the filing of the petition.
(b) An order adjourning a proceeding in contemplation of dismissal pursuant to section 749(b) of the Family Court Act may set a time or times at which the probation service shall report to the court, orally or in writing, concerning compliance with the terms and conditions of said order.
(c) A copy of the order setting forth the terms and conditions imposed and the duration thereof shall be furnished to the respondent and to the parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent.

Answer 47

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Question 48

48.

205. 66-PINS Suspended Judgment Restitution =

Answer 48

$1,000.00

Question 49

49. (a) An order suspending judgment entered pursuant to section 755 of the Family Court Act shall be reasonably related to the adjudicated acts or omissions of the respondent and shall contain at least one of the following terms and conditions directing the respondent to:
    (1) attend school regularly and obey all rules and regulations of the school;
    (2) obey all reasonable commands of the parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent’s care;
    (3) avoid injurious or vicious activities;
    (4) abstain from associating with named individuals;
    (5) abstain from visiting designated places;
    (6) abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages, hallucinogenic drugs, habit-forming drugs not lawfully prescribed for the respondent’s use, or any other harmful or dangerous substance;
    (7) cooperate with a mental health or other appropriate community facility to which the respondent is referred;
    (8) make restitution or perform services for the public good;
    (9) restore property taken from the petitioner, complainant or victim, or replace property taken from the petitioner, complainant or victim, the cost of said replacement not to exceed $1,000;
    (10) repair any damage to, or defacement of, the property of the petitioner, complainant or victim, the cost of said repair not to exceed $1,000;
    (11) abstain from disruptive behavior in the home and in the community;
    (12) cooperate in accepting medical or psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, alcoholism or drug abuse treatment or counseling services, and permit an agency delivering that service to furnish the court with information concerning the diagnosis, treatment or counseling;
    (13) attend and complete an alcohol awareness program established pursuant to section 19.25 of the Mental Hygiene Law;
    (14) in a case in which respondent has been adjudicated for acts of willful, malicious, or unlawful damage to real or personal property maintained as a cemetery plot, grave, burial place or other place of internment of human remains, provide restitution by performing services for the maintenance and repair of such property; or
    (15) comply with such other reasonable terms and conditions as the court shall determine to be necessary or appropriate to ameliorate the conduct which gave rise to the filing of a petition.
    (b) An order placing the respondent on probation in accordance with section 757 of the Family Court Act shall contain at least one of the following terms and conditions, in addition to any of the terms and conditions set forth in subdivision (a) of this section, directing the respondent to:
    (1) meet with the assigned probation officer when directed to do so by that officer;
    (2) permit the assigned probation officer to visit the respondent at home or at school;
    (3) permit the assigned probation officer to obtain information from any person or agency from whom the respondent is receiving or was directed to receive diagnosis, treatment or counseling;
    (4) permit the assigned probation officer to obtain information from the respondent’s school;
    (5) cooperate with the assigned probation officer in seeking to obtain and in accepting employment and employment counseling services;
    (6) submit records and reports of earnings to the assigned probation officer when requested to do so by that officer;
    (7) obtain permission from the assigned probation officer for any absence from the county or residence in excess of two weeks; or
    (8) attend and complete an alcohol awareness program established pursuant to section 19.25 of the Mental Hygiene Law;
    (9) do or refrain from doing any other specified act of omission or commission that, in the opinion of the court, is necessary and appropriate to implement or facilitate the order placing the respondent on probation.
    (c) An order entered pursuant to section 754 of the Family Court Act may set a time or times at which the probation service shall report to the court, orally or in writing, concerning compliance with the terms and conditions of said order.
    (d) A copy of the order setting forth the terms and conditions imposed and the duration thereof shall be furnished to the respondent and to the parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent.

Answer 49

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Question 50

50. 205.80- When a child absconds from a facility, written notice of that fact shall be given within
    __________ by an authorized representative to the clerk of the court from
    which the remand was made. The notice shall include:
51. The name of the child
52. The docket number
53. The date the child absconded and efforts to secure the child’s return

The clerk will then calendar the case no later than the next court day and give notice to
the petitioner and attorney for the child

205.81-In any case where the child is removed by order of the court, the court shall set a date
certain for a permanency hearing

205.85- When a child who has been placed absconds, written notice of that fact shall be sent
within FORTY EIGHT (48) HOURS to the clerk of the court from the place of placement
by the custodial person or an authorized representative.

The notice shall include:

1. The name of the child
2. The docket number
3. The date the child absconded and efforts to secure the child’s return

The clerk will then calendar the case no later than the next court day for such action as
the court may deem appropriate

Answer 50

FORTY EIGHT (48) HOURS