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Day 1 in Court (easy read)
Use this webpage if you live in NSW. This webpage is about Day 1 in Court when Community Services take your child.
It explains what to do when you arrive at Court and how to speak with a free lawyer before going into the courtroom. It tells you what the magistrate will decide, including who will look after your child for now.
The webpage also says you can take a support person, ask questions, and get help to understand what is happening.
- Organisation:
- The Bumpy Road
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- February 2020
- Last reviewed:
- February 2026

