Prohibiting a child custody award to a suspect in an active murder investigation.
Summary
In proceedings regarding child dependency or child custody, requires the disclosure and consideration of information concerning an active murder investigation where a suspect in the investigation is involved in the dependency or custody proceeding.
Places limitations on a parent's ability to have residential time or visitation with a child where the parent is a suspect in an active murder investigation.
Addresses Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements relating to visitation between a dependent child and a parent or sibling who is the subject of an active criminal investigation or a parent who has received a psychosexual evaluation.
Requires Children's Administration caseworkers to be provided ongoing domestic violence training and consultation.
From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2013 (SSB 5162), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House