Montana SB249 revises child abuse and neglect laws, requiring courts to hear additional evidence from individuals caring for a child.
Montana SB249 revises child abuse and neglect laws by requiring courts to hear additional evidence from individuals caring for a child. If the court determines that the child is not abused or neglected, the petition must be dismissed. If the child is adjudicated a youth in need of care, the court must set a date for a dispositional hearing within 20 days and order necessary investigations. The court may issue a temporary dispositional order pending the dispositional hearing.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
Analyze for Free
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.