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Legislative Update

Juvenile

Termination of parental rights

March 17, 2023 Filed Under: Juvenile

The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 345 on the termination of parental rights sponsored by Rep. King for amend and vote only. The bill establishes procedures for termination of the parent-child relationship involving a safe haven infant. At last week’s meeting, Chief John Moriarty, Carmel Fire Department, on behalf of the Safe Haven Baby Box Organization and Adoptions for I … [Read more...] about Termination of parental rights

Sibling groups in family reunification plans

March 17, 2023 Filed Under: Juvenile

The Senate Family & Children Services heard HB 1169 on sibling groups in family reunification plans sponsored by Sen. Kyle Walker, Sen, Greg Walker, and Sen. Jon Ford and authored by Rep. Schaibley. This bill requires a court, in determining whether reunification of a child with a parent, guardian, or custodian from whom the child has been removed is in the child's best … [Read more...] about Sibling groups in family reunification plans

Paternity actions

March 17, 2023 Filed Under: Juvenile

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1172 on paternity actions sponsored by Sen. Greg Walker, Sen. Jon Ford, and Sen. Pol. Author Rep.  Clere introduced the bill, explaining that it allows a child to commence a child custody proceeding under certain circumstances and provides that a court having jurisdiction over a child who is the subject of a child in … [Read more...] about Paternity actions

Department of Child Services

March 17, 2023 Filed Under: Juvenile

The Senate Family & Children Services heard HB 1340 on Department of Child Services sponsored by Sen. Greg Walker and Sen.Donato and authored by Rep. DeVon. This bill provides: The bill was amended to add provisions about the prescription of psychotropic medication at a child caring institution or group home. Representatives from DCS and Indiana Association of Resources … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services

Elimination of costs and fees in juvenile court

March 17, 2023 Filed Under: Juvenile

The Senate Family & Children Services Committee heard HB 1493 on elimination of costs and fees in juvenile court sponsored by Sen. Crider and authored by Rep. McNamara. This bill provides that: Indiana Public Defender Council, Stand for Children, ACLU, and several people telling their personal stories testified in favor of the bill.  Court of Appeals Judge Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Elimination of costs and fees in juvenile court

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