Allows peace officers to interview children in their homes for child abuse investigations with parental consent or court authorization.

This bill modifies child abuse reporting and assessment procedures in Iowa. It allows peace officers to interview children in their homes for child abuse investigations if they obtain consent from the child's parent or guardian. If permission is refused, the juvenile court or district court, upon a showing of probable cause, may authorize the interview. The bill also permits child protection workers or peace officers to conduct interviews at accredited child protection centers or child advocacy centers and record visible evidence of abuse during an interview.

Allows peace officers to interview children in their homes for child abuse investigations with parental consent or court authorization.

This bill modifies child abuse reporting and assessment procedures in Iowa. It allows peace officers to interview children in their homes for child abuse investigations if they obtain consent from the child's parent or guardian. If permission is refused, the juvenile court or district court, upon a showing of probable cause, may authorize the interview. The bill also permits child protection workers or peace officers to conduct interviews at accredited child protection centers or child advocacy centers and record visible evidence of abuse during an interview.