Relating to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse

This bill relates to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse. The bill allows peace officers to conduct an interview with a child for the purpose of a child abuse investigation, and allows a child protection worker or peace officer to conduct an interview at a location including but not limited to a child protection center, and record visible evidence of abuse during an interview. Under current law, if an allegation of child abuse alleges a child has been harmed by a criminal act, the department of health and human services is required to refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency. _____ home, or the juvenile court, upon a showing of probable cause, authorized the law enforcement agency to interview, observe, or interview and observe the child in the child’s home.68 (child abuse reporting, assessment, and rehabilitation —— definitions).