SB 732
Permitting audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Child Protective Services (CPS) personnel to record audio during investigations and visits related to child abuse or neglect allegations. Recordings can only be made with informed consent or a court order, and they must be stored during the case’s duration. The bill also outlines procedures for notifying military families and addressing custody matters, including referrals to courts for investigation.
Key provisions
- Allows audio recording of CPS investigations and visits with consent or court order.
- Requires a face-to-face interview with the child within 14 days of a report.
- Mandates the development of a protection plan if necessary.
- Requires notification to DoD family advocacy programs if a parent is in the military.
- Establishes a process for courts to refer allegations of abuse and neglect to CPS for investigation.
- Grants CPS the authority to issue administrative subpoenas for child location information.
- Outlines court oversight for subpoenas to ensure they are relevant and not overly broad.
- Protects CPS caseworkers from liability for professional decisions, excluding gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional misconduct.
Who is affected
- Child Protective Services personnel
- Families involved in child abuse or neglect investigations
- Children involved in child abuse or neglect investigations
- Circuit and Family Courts
- Department of Human Services
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