This bill modifies procedures for interviewing and observing children in cases of reported child abuse.

This bill allows peace officers to interview children for child abuse investigations and permits child protection workers or peace officers to conduct interviews at various locations, including child protection centers. It also allows for the observation of children aged four or older without touching them or removing their clothing, unless prior consent from the child's parent or guardian is obtained or an ex parte court order is in place. The bill makes specific provisions for viewing unclothed bodies, excluding genitalia and pubes, and allows for recording visible evidence of abuse.

This bill modifies procedures for interviewing and observing children in cases of reported child abuse.

This bill allows peace officers to interview children for child abuse investigations and permits child protection workers or peace officers to conduct interviews at various locations, including child protection centers. It also allows for the observation of children aged four or older without touching them or removing their clothing, unless prior consent from the child's parent or guardian is obtained or an ex parte court order is in place. The bill makes specific provisions for viewing unclothed bodies, excluding genitalia and pubes, and allows for recording visible evidence of abuse.