Waiver Of Temporary Custody Hearing On Behalf Of Child(ren) {JV-157}

JV-157 - WAIVER OF TEMPORARY CUSTODY HEARING ON BEHALF OF CHILD(REN) G.L. c. 119, § 24 or § 25. This form is used in the Massachusetts Juvenile Court when an attorney representing a child or children waives their client’s right to a temporary custody hearing under G.L. c. 119, § 24 or § 25. By completing this form, the child’s attorney certifies that they have explained the meaning and consequences of waiving the hearing in an age-appropriate way, including that the child would be giving up the right to object to removal from the home, to challenge whether the Department of Children and Families made reasonable efforts to avoid removal, and to appeal any determinations or custody orders made during the proceeding. The form also addresses whether the child wishes to waive or reserve the right to nominate a temporary custodian and request a third-party custody hearing. www.FormsWorkflow.com