H.E.A. 1183, P.L. 74 Effective: July 1, 2016 Provides that a delegation of power by a properly executed power of attorney does not subject the parties to any laws, rules, or regulations concerning the licensing or regulation of foster family homes, child placing agencies, or child caring institutions. Prohibits a licensed foster family home from providing supervision to a child who … [Read more...] about Guardianship; Department of Child Services
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Juvenile justice
H.E.A. 1369, P.L. 88 Effective: March 21, 2016 Requires the commission on improving the status of children to: (1) study and evaluate innovative juvenile justice programs, including juvenile community corrections; and (2) consult with the justice reinvestment advisory council concerning how funds should be distributed for innovative juvenile justice programs and juvenile community … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice
Registry of convicted child abusers
S.E.A. 357, P.L. 52 Effective: July 1, 2016 Defines "crime of child abuse" and requires the division of state court administration (division) to establish an electronic child abuse registry containing information relating to persons convicted of a crime of child abuse. The full law is available at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2016/bills/senate/357 … [Read more...] about Registry of convicted child abusers
Parenting coordinators
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 250 sponsored by Rep. Koch and Rep. Cook on parenting coordinators. Author Sen. Buck introduced the bill which urges the Legislative Committee to assign the use of parenting coordinators to resolve custody and parenting conflicts to a summer study committee. The bill passed 10-0. Read the bill at … [Read more...] about Parenting coordinators
Registry of convicted child abusers
The House Ways and Means Committee heard SB 357, sponsored by Rep. Morris, creating a registry of convicted child abusers. This bill defines "crime of child abuse" and requires the State Police Department to establish an electronic child abuse registry containing information relating to persons convicted of a crime of child abuse. It also requires the State Police to adopt rules to … [Read more...] about Registry of convicted child abusers