Montana SB384 allows temporary removal of a child for up to 15 days due to temporary hardship, with a requirement to return the child home within.
Montana SB384 provides for the temporary removal of a child and placement in protective custody for up to 15 days due to temporary hardship. The bill mandates that the child must be returned home within 15 days unless a court orders otherwise. It outlines procedures for child protection specialists, county attorneys, and peace officers to access children for interviews and medical records. The bill also specifies that a child protection specialist must interview parents before filing a petition for immediate protection.
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