AB 2197 — Child custody: Workgroup on Child Custody Court Proceedings.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2197 do?

Existing law governs the determination of child custody and visitation in contested proceedings. Existing law requires the court, for purposes of deciding custody, to determine the best interests of the child based on certain factors, including the nature and amount of contact with both parents, and consistent with specified policies, including that the court's primary concern must be to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the child. Existing law further provides that custody should be granted in a specified order of preference, according to the best interests of the child. Existing law provides that whenever custody or visitation is granted to a parent in a case alleging domestic violence, and an emergency protective order, protective order, or other restraining order has been issued, the custody or visitation order shall specify the time, day, place, and manner of transfer of the child for custody or visitation to limit the child's exposure to potential domestic conflict or violence and to ensure the safety of all family members. This bill would create the Workgroup on Child Custody and Court Proceedings to be comprised of various members, including the Chief Justice of California or the Chief Justice's designee and one representative of the Department of Child Support Services, appointed no later than June 1, 2021. The bill would require the workgroup to study state child custody court proceedings, study available science and best practices to children in traumatic situations, and make recommendations to the Legislature, no later than January 1, 2023, about how courts can incorporate the latest science and legal determinations regarding the safety and well-being of children and other victims of domestic violence into court proceedings.

Who sponsors AB 2197?

AB 2197 is sponsored by Rubio, Blanca E. (Democratic).

What is the current status of AB 2197?

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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