Civil procedure; Uniform Judicial Interview of Children Act; terms; scope; judicial officer; judicial interview; considerations; training; procedure; record; codification; effective date.

Summary

The law lets a judge conduct a private, non‑oath interview with a child in certain civil proceedings, such as custody, adoption or international abduction, to hear the child’s views. It sets who may request the interview, the factors judges must consider, training requirements, record‑keeping rules and when parties can access the interview record. The aim is to protect children’s interests while ensuring consistency across cases.

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