This bill clarifies the distinction between the judicial proceedings for a petition for special findings and relief and a motion for special findings for certain at-risk noncitizen children, including the jurisdiction of certain courts in the State to adjudicate the proceedings. The bill also updates certain language and definitions to better align with language used in state and federal statute.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text ACTPUB , Chapter 347: 4.152, 18-C.5, 22.4099