DCFS Director Found in Contempt for Noncompliance with Judge’s Order – Capitol News IL – Wirepoints

DCFS director found in contempt for noncompliance with judge’s order – Capitol News IL – Wirepoints

Judge Jack Davis ruled Director Heidi Mueller’s Department of Children and Family Services violated his June 10 order requiring DCFS to release personnel records for two caseworkers involved in the death of Mackenzi Felmlee, and pay attorney costs, fees and a $5,000 civil penalty within 30 days. The order came after DCFS attorneys failed to appear at multiple hearings.

DCFS director found in contempt for noncompliance with judge’s order | Illinois State Bar Association

DCFS director found in contempt for noncompliance with judge’s orderA Sangamon County judge held the director of the state’s child protective agency in contempt of court Thursday for the department’s ongoing mishandling of a records request by Capitol News Illinois. Source: Capitol News Illinois

DCFS director found in contempt for noncompliance with judge's order

SPRINGFIELD — A Sangamon County judge held the director of the state’s child protective agency in contempt of court Thursday, Oct. 29, for the department’s ongoing mishandling of a records request by Capitol News Illinois. “I understand this is not a department with 10 employees. It’s a department with thousands of people who work there,...