Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 24; Title 37 and Title 38.
Tennessee HB1734 mandates that the Department of Children's Services must record all interviews of children conducted by its employees during investigations of abuse or dependency and neglect, using either audio or video recording methods. This bill primarily affects the procedures within the Department of Children's Services and the handling of cases involving child welfare. Key provisions include the requirement for recording interviews to ensure accurate documentation of the investigative process.
Tennessee HB1734 mandates that the Department of Children's Services must record all interviews of children conducted by its employees during investigations of abuse or dependency and neglect, using either audio or video recording methods. This bill primarily affects the procedures within the Department of Children's Services and the handling of cases involving child welfare. Key provisions include the requirement for recording interviews to ensure accurate documentation of the investigative process.
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