How much time do CASAs actually spend in the Courtroom?
CASA volunteers are expected to attend every hearing scheduled regarding the case they are assigned to answer questions about their report and to make sure important aspects about the child are not overlooked. These hearings are scheduled approximately every 3 to 6 months. CASAs are occasionally called to testify in court. However, the majority of the time a CASA spends on their assigned case is outside the courtroom, visiting the child regularly, interviewing others who are familiar with the child, especially their families and attending meetings with professionals such as social workers, therapists and teachers to advocate for the child’s best interest.
CASA volunteers are expected to attend every hearing scheduled regarding the child they are assigned to answer questions about their report and to make sure important aspects about the child are not overlooked. These hearings are scheduled approximately every 3 to 6 months. CASAs are occasionally called to testify in court. However, the majority of the time a CASA spends on their assigned case is outside the courtroom, visiting the child regularly, interviewing others who are familiar with the child, especially their families and attending meetings with professionals such as social workers, therapists and teachers to advocate for the child’s best interest.
