This bill modifies family interactions during a child in need of assistance proceeding to continue unless a court finds substantial evidence of harm.
This bill amends the law concerning family interactions during an ongoing child in need of assistance proceeding. It specifies that interactions should continue unless a court finds substantial evidence that they would pose a serious risk of physical or emotional harm to the child. The bill changes the current requirement that interactions must continue unless a court or the department finds they would be detrimental to the child.
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