Bill > HB1036

This bill requires the Department of Child Services (DCS) to have direct, in-person contact with a child who is alleged to be a victim of abuse or neglect within 30 days before either concluding an assessment of the situation or before closing or ending a case involving a child in need of services that is being handled by a juvenile court. A "child in need of services" case is a legal proceeding where a court determines if a child requires intervention and support due to abuse, neglect, or other circumstances that endanger their well-being. The bill also notes that this requirement is subject to certain procedural safeguards outlined in another section of the Indiana Code (IC 31-33-8-7).