SB 515 (2026)
Align juvenile treatment placement rules with federal law and adjust counsel appointment procedures
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Last updated 2025-12-01 4:49 pm
Summary:
Aligns juvenile statutes with federal requirements by mandating assessments within 30 days and court reviews within 60 days for children placed in qualified residential treatment programs. It also allows litigation in child protection cases to proceed if counsel cannot be secured for a child despite diligent efforts.
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