Missoula County opposes HB 16: Revise laws relating to child abuse and neglect proceedings, up for hearing Thursday, Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. in the House Judiciary Committee.
Revising the timeline for dependent neglect case hearings from five days to 72 hours is likely to strain existing court resources to an impractical level. The existing statutory protections are sufficient for the safety of minors and parental/guardians' rights.
Sent on Jan 4:
ReplyDeleteRepresentatives France, Howell and Zephyr,
Missoula County opposes HB 16: Revise laws relating to child abuse and neglect proceedings, up for hearing Thursday, Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. in the House Judiciary Committee.
Revising the timeline for dependent neglect case hearings from five days to 72 hours is likely to strain existing court resources to an impractical level. The existing statutory protections are sufficient for the safety of minors and parental/guardians' rights.
Please oppose HB 16.