Child Protective cases are mutually shared among the CPS units of every other state, so that there is a uniformity of enforcement and compliance. If you apply for public assistance, or a friend/family member notifies your new state of residence where you are it will simply start all over again.
You can start by contacting your local or state bar association for referrals to lawyers experienced in child welfare and CPS cases. You can also search online for law firms specializing in CPS defense and contact them directly to inquire about representation. Be sure to ask about their experience and success rate in handling CPS cases.
Your state CPS undoubtedly has regulations covering this question. Refer to your individual state's agency as I'm certain that the rules differ from state-to-state.
CPS can intervene if they have concerns about the safety and well-being of the children, regardless of the state they are in. If there are allegations made against you, it is important to address them and work with CPS to resolve any issues to prevent removal of your children. Moving to another state does not necessarily protect you from CPS involvement if there are valid concerns.
State courts hear far more cases than federal courts.
Every state has different guidelines, rules and restrictions. Without the state of residence, no one can say. When in doubt, call and ask.
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R stands for "Regina" in criminal cases i.e. the Crown. In criminal cases the other party is the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) who bring the action against the defendant on behalf of the State, or the Crown. It is referred to as R for Regina aka the Queen. Most lawyers will refer to it as "The Crown and Smith" NOT "R versus Smith"
The majority of cases in the US are heard by the various state courts.
If the information regarding the specific CPS case is known and the person has the right to have access then they can call the government agency that the CPS case went through. They will then provide the individual, most likely only in person, with the information they are requesting about the CPS case.
Most common acronym-child protective services
State court cases begin in trial courts. They graduate up to the state level if one of the litigants is not satisfied with the decision of the lower court.