HB 3168

Abstract

Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In a provision that requires the classification of all reports in the central register, provides that prior to classifying a report, the person making the classification shall determine whether the child named in the report is the subject of a juvenile delinquency action under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 with an open placement or intact family services case with the Department of Children and Family Services or the subject of an abuse, neglect, or dependent minor action under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. With regard to a report that the Department intends to classify as indicated, requires the Department to transmit a copy of the report with a written notice of the Department's intent to the child's attorney or appointed guardian ad litem within 45 days of the classification of the report. Sets forth similar notice requirements with regard to unfounded reports. Permits a person appointed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 as the guardian ad litem of a minor who has an open placement or intact family services case and who is the subject of a report or records made pursuant to the Act to have access to certain records concerning reports of child abuse and neglect. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that a guardian ad litem appointed under the Act for a minor with an open placement or intact family services case with the Department is entitled to receive copies of any and all classified reports of child abuse or neglect made pursuant to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.