Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA.
What changed between versions
Removed all provisions related to establishing paternity for children born out of wedlock, including succession rights and affidavit requirements for birth certificates.
Changed the bill's purpose from paternity establishment to clarifying disposition placement analysis and modifying IOLTA expenditures for juvenile cases.
Added requirements for courts to make written findings of fact when placing juveniles in out-of-home care, including considerations for relative placement and community placement.
Added provisions requiring courts to determine if placement with relatives or former foster parents is in the juvenile's best interests before other placement options.
Added requirements for courts to consider whether it is in a juvenile's best interest to remain in their community of residence when making placement decisions.