11.36.5 Witness Conference and TPR Subpoenas

Introduction

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Practice Guidance

  • Conferences between the SSW, other DCBS staff, other witnesses and the regional attorney are essential for proper preparation of an involuntary TPR action. 
  • A witness conference is a face to face meeting, which gives the regional attorney an opportunity to prepare witnesses for their testimony. 
  • In a non-contested TPR case, a witness conference may not be needed.

​The SSW may: 


  • Be requested by OLS to assist in arranging conferences.
  • Arrange for the subpoena of witnesses if the Office of Legal Services (OLS) requests this.  
  • Request assistance from the county attorney or OLS in completing and filing the subpoenas as outlined in SOP 11.24 Completing and Filing Subpoenas.


Procedure

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