Does the Judge pay attention to what a CASA says?
Absolutely! The judge appoints a CASA on cases that he or she feels he needs more information in order to make well informed decisions about a child’s living arrangements and services to the family. The CASA is often viewed as the “expert” on their case because they are able to spend extra time becoming thoroughly familiar with the child and the family situation. The judge values the well researched, objective, common sense perspective that the CASA volunteer can provide.
