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Can CPS take my child without a court order in New York?

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Yes, but only in true emergencies. In Suffolk County, CPS can remove a child without a court order if they believe the child is in immediate danger. After that, they must quickly go before a judge in Family Court to justify it. It feels fast and unfair, but the law requires them to prove their actions right away.
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