Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Eternal Relief from Pain (2020)

Kecia Lewis: Arraignment Judge Constance Copeland

Quotes 

• Amanda Rollins : At this time, I'm seeking temporary emergency custody of my nephew. I believe it's better for Mason to be with family.

  Judge Constance Copeland : I understand you're a single parent of two young daughters?

  Amanda Rollins : They're eager to meet their cousin.

  Judge Constance Copeland : My concern, you have a lot on your plate.

  Amanda Rollins : I do, which is why I have a good support system. My girls are in daycare at my church. Their godparents, my captain, Manhattan ADA, are... are very involved. Their nanny is a grad student at Bank Street.

  Judge Constance Copeland : If I release the child into your custody, it will be predicated on the condition that your apartment remain drug and alcohol-free, and that your sister not be allowed unsupervised visitation.

  Amanda Rollins : I understand, Your Honor. He's my nephew, and I promise to take good care of him.