When Does DCF File a SAIN Interview With the District Attorney in Massachusetts?

Описание: In this video, Attorney Kevin Seaver explains when the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) files for a Sexual Abuse Interview Network (SAIN) interview with the district attorney. DCF must always refer sexual abuse cases to the DA, which triggers potential criminal implications and the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. In certain severe physical abuse cases, including a child’s death, DCF has no discretion and must also refer the case. DCF may also voluntarily refer other serious cases to the DA. Knowing when this happens is critical to protect your legal and constitutional rights.

You’ll also learn:
When DCF is required to refer a case to the DA in Massachusetts
The difference between mandatory and discretionary referrals
How SAIN interviews coordinate with law enforcement and DCF
The importance of your Fifth Amendment rights if referred to the DA
How to protect yourself legally when allegations involve sexual or severe physical abuse

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Transcript:
When does DCF file for a SAIN interview with the district attorney in Massachusetts? DCF has two separate, distinct and apart ways that they file with the DA. One is where it's mandatory, they have no discretion. They must file with the district attorney. This happens with each and every sexual abuse case. So as soon as you hear allegations against you that there's possible sexual abuse, immediately think of not only DCF, but also law enforcement. And that triggers what? Your Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Soon as you hear sexual abuse, you better think criminal, and it's possible jail time, criminal charges. That's a whole different ball of wax than just DCF, the Department of Children and Families in Massachusetts. So beware of that. On the other hand, there's non-discretionary referrals to the SAIN interview and the DA in Massachusetts. The department can refer any case they want to the district attorney, and sometimes they do. Now in certain horrific physical abuse cases, they also have no discretion, where there's a major injury that occurs. They must refer it to the district attorney, such as when there's a death of a child, which makes sense. Think to yourself if you're a parent or a caretaker, you're involved with such a situation, think criminal. Again, think Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Think about not talking to anybody until you get yourself a lawyer to speak to you about the allegations, about your constitutional rights.