HB 1139

Bill Subjects

Children And Minors; Children In Need Of Services (Chins) Civil Law And Procedure; Evidence Courts; Juvenile Courts Health; Children And Minors Marriage And Family Law; Child Support, Custody, And Visitation

Abstract

Allows a juvenile court to extend the time to complete a factfinding hearing for a child in need of services (CHINS) petition under certain conditions. Prohibits a juvenile court from granting a continuance in a termination of parent-child relationship (TPR) proceeding unless the motion is filed by a proper person and is accompanied by certain evidence.