Summary
DCF workers in Kansas are not required to disclose the identity of reporters due to confidentiality laws. If you are facing court-ordered drug tests based on accusations, it is important to comply with the court orders while seeking legal advice. You may also request to have the drug test conducted closer to your location if travel is an issue. Consult a family law attorney to understand your rights and options.Full Conversation
My husband and I have been recently court order to do a drug test because a DCF worker and an attorney both have accused of doing drugs all because of voicemail we left can they get away with that or is there something we can do>
What was the content of the voicemail that led to these accusations?
We was angry and upset because we are being accused of Child negalect and emotion abuse a week prior to court and the DCF worker said she didn't have to get a warrent to enter our home nor did she have to tell us if it was a mandated reporter who reported basically refusing our rights
What specific rights do you believe were violated during this process?
not telling me if it was a mandidated reporter who reported the accusations
What was the reason given by the DCF worker for not disclosing the identity of the reporter?
that she couldn't tell me even if it was a mandated reporter
What is the current status of your case with the DCF?
In Kansas, DCF workers are generally not required to disclose the identity of reporters due to confidentiality laws.
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What is the timeline of these events and have you or your husband taken the court-ordered drug test yet?
Oct * and Oct * and not yet
What is the reason for not taking the court-ordered drug test yet?
work travel and Family Pres is trying to get it closer to where we live
What is the location of the Family Pres you are trying to get the drug test closer to?
Axtell Ks
What is the nature of your work that requires travel?
Koch and Co
What is your role at Koch and Co?