What is the name of your state? IL
Recently, I posted something about this in the Family Law section, but no responses were posted - I may have posted it in the wrong area... please excuse me.
A false report was recently placed on myself and my husband with DCFS - they've unfounded it and marked it as harassment. I found the following on the net regarding false reports: Any person who knowingly transmits a false report to the Department commits the offense of disorderly conduct under subsection (a)(7) of Section 26-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961. A first violation of this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a term of imprisonment for up to one year, or by a fine not to exceed $1,000, or by both such term and fine. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
Does this mean that the States Attorney can/will prosecute or do I have to hire a lawyer to subpoena the records/reports and then pursue in civil court? We want to defintely find the name(s) on the report in order to determine our next action.... but who begins this process? Any advice/comments/suggestions are appreciated.
Recently, I posted something about this in the Family Law section, but no responses were posted - I may have posted it in the wrong area... please excuse me.
A false report was recently placed on myself and my husband with DCFS - they've unfounded it and marked it as harassment. I found the following on the net regarding false reports: Any person who knowingly transmits a false report to the Department commits the offense of disorderly conduct under subsection (a)(7) of Section 26-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961. A first violation of this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a term of imprisonment for up to one year, or by a fine not to exceed $1,000, or by both such term and fine. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
Does this mean that the States Attorney can/will prosecute or do I have to hire a lawyer to subpoena the records/reports and then pursue in civil court? We want to defintely find the name(s) on the report in order to determine our next action.... but who begins this process? Any advice/comments/suggestions are appreciated.