ORLANDO, Fla. -- The state attorney's office filed official charges against the mother of a missing Orlando girl Tuesday as a search for her missing daughter continues.

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IMAGES: New Missing Caylee Anthony Photos
IMAGES: New Photos Of Casey Anthony Surface

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Charges of felony child neglect and making a false report to law enforcement authorities were filed against the Casey Anthony, 22, in connection with the disappearance of her daughter Caylee, 2, Local 6 reported.

The false information concerned the date and location where Casey Anthony alleged that she saw the child, Caylee Anthony.

"Today is actually a very hopeful day," Casey's mother, Cindy, said. "I just found out that they did charge (Casey) formally today which is a good thing because look what they charged her with."

Cindy Anthony told Local 6 that if the state attorney's office had more evidence they would have charged her with more serious crimes.

The charges come after Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, said immunity is a "moot point," in the case, Local 6's Jessica Sanchez said.

Baez said earlier there were informal discussions but nothing was put on paper and no offers were made.

"I was contacted and we spoke about it but there was not formal letter offered or sent," Baez said.

Child's Grandmother Cancels Meeting

Meanwhile, Cindy Anthony, canceled a scheduled meeting Tuesday with her daughter at the Orange County Jail.

"As much as I wanted to see Casey today and visit with her, I couldn't," Cindy Anthony said. "I did get to meet with her attorney and he is going to be able to speak with her in private with my thoughts and the things that I want to talk to her about."

Anthony said her granddaughter's safety may be in jeopardy if conversations between her and her daughter Casey are open to public scrutiny.

"I had all of these mixed feeling about should I go or shouldn't I go," Cindy Anthony said. "Bottom line was that I made the decision this morning that I wasn't going to go."

Cindy and husband, George Anthony, met with investigators Monday concerning the search for Caylee.

"It was a meeting at our request just to touch base with them and see where we are all at," Cindy Anthony said.

No information was released about the private meeting but detectives continue to deny the existence of a mysterious baby sitter who Casey Anthony has claimed was last with her daughter.

Also, DNA results concerning a mysterious stain and hair samples from Casey Anthony's car are due any day this week, Local 6 has learned.

Mom May Be Back In Court

Casey Anthony may be back in court in the next 24 hours.

Local 6 has learned that the defense could ask for a hearing where prosecutors would be forced to reveal the evidence they've gathered against Casey Anthony.

A national search for the child continues.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.