Vermont H0213 amends child abuse and neglect investigation processes, expanding the criteria for assessments and investigations.

Vermont H0213 proposes amendments to the criteria and process for child abuse and neglect investigations. The bill expands the bases for assessments and investigations to include torture of a child, lewd and lascivious conduct, and domestic assaults. It also includes investigatory bases for general lewd and lascivious conduct, as well as offenses committed in the presence of a child. The Department of Children and Families is required to determine whether to conduct an assessment or investigation within 72 hours of receiving a report.

Vermont H0213 amends child abuse and neglect investigation processes, expanding the criteria for assessments and investigations.

Vermont H0213 proposes amendments to the criteria and process for child abuse and neglect investigations. The bill expands the bases for assessments and investigations to include torture of a child, lewd and lascivious conduct, and domestic assaults. It also includes investigatory bases for general lewd and lascivious conduct, as well as offenses committed in the presence of a child. The Department of Children and Families is required to determine whether to conduct an assessment or investigation within 72 hours of receiving a report.