Bill > HB1290

This bill grants a child who is involved in a "child in need of assistance" (CINA) proceeding, which is a court case where a child under 18 requires intervention due to abuse, neglect, developmental disability, or mental disorder, and their parents or guardians cannot provide proper care, the right to be present during these court proceedings. However, the court can exclude the child if their attorney requests to waive the child's presence, and the court must consider this request. The bill also clarifies that a child's attorney cannot waive the child's right to be present at certain required consultations.