Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Michigan

Juvenile Dependancy

Well, this is about the wrongful things that happened while I was in State's Custody in Alaska. First of all, I was put into State's Custody in 2000, for abuse, and I got out in 2003. During the period of time, many of my rights were violated, and they sent me to a treatment center because I was deppressed. They constantly kept me in the dark about what was going to happen to me, and they were getting paid basically to make it sound like I was crazy. Well, I wasn't crazy, and I'm still not. They shoved so much Meds in me that I developed hypothyroidism and now I have to get blood draws and take pills for it for the rest of my life. My dad finally got me out, because he was the only one who was looking out for my best interests, and raising a stink about all of the wrong things that were going on, while my mother, whose husband started al of this by the abuse, said nothing, did nothing, and missed my court dates to go on vacation. I have attempted to get my records from the DFYS, I did everything that they told me to do, they said that they would reply in30-60 days. they never did, nor did they send me files. I believe that they are reluctunt to release me my records because they know they did wrong. How can I get my case records?


Asked on 5/07/07, 10:56 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: Juvenile Dependancy

File a written request referencing your previous request by certified mail.

Then, phone up legal aid and ask for a hotline lawyer to help walk you through the process, if you are eligible.

If not, then you'll need to contact a lawyer to serve as your go-between.

Finally, if your case file is still open, you can try filing a petition in the court that oversaw the placements.

If you're looking to repair the damage you say was caused by your parents, you should consider mediation, but from your note, I would also suggest talking to a mental health professional. It sounds like you've been through a lot and that person can help you get sorted out to figure out what you NEED to do, versus what you may WANT to do.

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Answered on 5/07/07, 3:20 pm
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: Juvenile Dependancy

This question should be re-filed in lawguru.com under ALASKA juvenile dependency law ... not "Michigan". Michigan lawyers should not be answering this question because your history occurred in Alaska, and the Alaska court procedures and agencies and rights and remedies may be very different from what we have in Michigan.

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Answered on 5/07/07, 3:35 pm


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