SB 1011 - This act requires the Children's Division to conduct a search for a child's biological parents within the first 60 days of receiving custody of that child, after which the Division shall be excused from further search efforts if the court finds the Division utilized all reasonable and effective means available to conduct a diligent search and has been unable to identify or locate the biological parent(s). In certain juvenile court proceedings involving a child in the custody of the state, the court shall determine if legal paternity of the child has been established within 60 days of the child's placement with the state. If it has not been established, the court may order the initiation of proceedings to establish paternity.
This act is substantially similar to HB 2027 (2018).
SARAH HASKINS