An Act to increase efficiency in custody determinations

This bill changes how custody cases are handled after a court transfers permanent custody to a parent. It requires courts to either file the custody order in an existing civil custody case or create a new civil case in probate court, ending juvenile court jurisdiction for that child. The court must make specific findings confirming no further state involvement is needed and that the custody order modifies or resolves prior orders. This streamlines the process by moving custody enforcement and modifications to civil court procedures under Chapters 208 or 209C, waiving filing fees unless otherwise ordered. It directly affects parents gaining custody, juvenile courts, and probate courts handling custody cases.