New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter C - Social Services
Article 2 - Family and Children's Services
Part 434 - Child Protective Services Administrative Hearing Procedure
Section 434.5 - Notice of the hearing
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
All hearings held pursuant to this Part will be scheduled by means of a written notice issued to the appellant and his or her representative, if known, by the department. The notice must include:
(a) the date, time and location of the hearing and a statement informing the appellant of his or her right to a change in the date and place of the hearing where necessary;
(b) a statement of the issues which will be decided at the hearing;
(c) a statement of the manner in which the hearing will be conducted;
(d) a statement of the right of the appellant to be represented by an attorney or other representative;
(e) a statement of the right of the appellant to present evidence on his or her behalf and to produce witnesses;
(f) a statement of the right of the appellant to cross-examine witnesses;
(g) a statement that a verbatim record of the hearing will be maintained;
(h) a statement of the method by which adjournments may be requested and granted; and
(i) a statement of the right of the appellant to review the documents maintained by the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
