1227-S2 AMH ORTI WICM 502
2SHB 1227 - H AMD 365
By Representative Ortiz-Self
ADOPTED 03/04/2021
On page 4, line 37, after "establish" strike "by a preponderance of the evidence" and insert "that there are reasonable grounds to believe"
On page 13, beginning on line 31, after "finds" strike all material through "evidence" on line 32 and insert "there is reasonable cause to believe"
On page 15, line 2, after "establishes" strike "by a preponderance of the evidence" and insert "that there is reasonable cause to believe"
| EFFECT: Restores the current law evidentiary standard of "reasonable grounds" and "reasonable cause" (replacing the standard of "preponderance of the evidence" proposed by the underlying bill) when a court is: (1) determining whether there is sufficient evidence to support an order directing a law enforcement officer, probation officer, or child protective services official to take a child into custody; and (2) conducting a shelter care hearing 72 hours after the child's removal to determine, among other things, whether the child can safely return to a parent. |
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