Iowa SF2416 allows peace officers to interview children in their homes for child abuse investigations.

Iowa SF2416 modifies child abuse investigation procedures by allowing peace officers to conduct interviews with children in their homes, with parental consent or court authorization. The bill also permits child protection workers and peace officers to interview children at accredited child protection centers or child advocacy centers and record visible evidence of abuse. If a child abuse report is accepted but assessed under family assessment, and a criminal act harming a child is alleged, the department must refer the matter to law enforcement.

Iowa SF2416 allows peace officers to interview children in their homes for child abuse investigations.

Iowa SF2416 modifies child abuse investigation procedures by allowing peace officers to conduct interviews with children in their homes, with parental consent or court authorization. The bill also permits child protection workers and peace officers to interview children at accredited child protection centers or child advocacy centers and record visible evidence of abuse. If a child abuse report is accepted but assessed under family assessment, and a criminal act harming a child is alleged, the department must refer the matter to law enforcement.