Rule 29 Notice of the child's case plan

Everyone involved in the case needs to see the child's case plan before the disposition hearing happens. This includes the parents, their lawyers, and anyone else who has a right to speak up during the case.

The plan has to go out at least five judicial days before that hearing takes place. Judicial days mean days when the court is open, so weekends and holidays don't count toward this deadline.

This rule gives everyone enough time to read the plan and think it over before the hearing. That way, parents and other people involved can prepare their thoughts, ask questions, or raise concerns before the judge makes decisions about the child's future.