Child abuse interview teams may share records and interview videos with child welfare agencies
Team members at a county's children's advocacy center may now share case records, including video of the child's forensic interview, with child welfare agencies that investigate abuse and neglect. The records stay confidential and may be shared only for interviews, case talks or services.
Who it affects
Children's advocacy centers and county child welfare agencies
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 1143: Children’s advocacy centers: recordings.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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