This bill revises existing laws concerning the deadlines for hearings following the emergency removal and protective placement of a child. It amends Sections 41-3-301, 41-3-307, and 41-3-432 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to change certain deadlines related to emergency protective service hearings and prehearing conferences from 5 days to "working days." Additionally, the deadline for a show cause hearing is changed from 20 days to 21 days. The bill also mandates that notifications regarding the emergency protective services hearing and the show cause hearing must include specific information, such as the reason for removal and the rights of the parents or guardians.

The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. The bill aims to streamline the process for hearings related to child protective services, ensuring that parents and guardians are adequately informed and involved in the proceedings. Furthermore, it includes provisions for notifying tribal governments about the changes, reflecting a commitment to maintaining communication with Indigenous communities in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_1(1): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_1(2): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_1(3): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_1(4): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_1(5): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_1(6): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_1: 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_2: 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(1): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(10): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(2): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(3): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(4): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(5): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(6): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(7): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(8): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X(9): 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432
SB0017_X: 41-3-301, 41-3-307, 41-3-432