Illinois HB4975 mandates that investigations into suspected child abuse or neglect continue until complete, regardless of court custody decisions.
HB4975 amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to ensure that investigations by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) into suspected child abuse or neglect are not prematurely halted. The bill requires that investigations continue until they are fully completed, even if the court grants temporary custody to DCFS. It mandates that Child Protective Service Units complete written investigative summaries that include all relevant facts, credibility assessments, and unresolved issues.
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