Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present

Summary

The bill gives any child who is the subject of a Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) proceeding the right to be present at that hearing. A court may keep the child out only if the child’s attorney waives the right or the court determines the child’s presence would not be in the child’s best interest, after first looking at less‑restrictive options. The law also requires the court to consider alternatives like schedule changes, remote participation, trauma‑informed support, or limiting time in the courtroom.

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