Topic:
Family law and allegations of child abuse or neglect
(Zalewski, D-Chicago) allows the court to request that the Department of Children and Family Services or a local law enforcement agency conduct an investigation if there is an allegation of child abuse or neglect made during a custody or visitation proceeding. If the investigating agency finds that the allegation is unfounded, it requires the court to hold a hearing on the issue. If the court determines that the allegation was false and the person who made the allegation knew it to be false, the court may impose monetary sanctions and hold that person in contempt of court. Requires written notice of the new provisions to parties in all proceedings in which custody or visitation is in issue. Just introduced.