In a Decision – DCCP v. K.Y.,, (an "Unreported Decision") >> the Court Held:
The allegation of physical abuse by Mother against her son, who was seven-years-old at the time was substantiated 15 years earlier. The Mother claimed that she did not receive notice and only learned of the substantiated finding upon receipt of correspondence from her employer nearly fifteen years later wherein she was suspended without pay as a result of the findings. The Appellate Division reversed holding there was insufficient proof of service of respondent's correspondence with the substantiated finding. Because due process required Mother receive "adequate notice and [an] opportunity to prepare and respond" to the allegations of abuse or neglect, the Appellate Division vacated the order without prejudice and remanded for an administrative hearing.