Section 3200 Of Chapter 13. Supervised Visitation And Exchange Services, Education, And Counseling From California Family Law Code >> Division 8. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 13.
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. The Judicial Council shall develop standards for supervised
visitation providers in accordance with the guidelines set forth in
this section. For the purposes of the development of these standards,
the term "provider" shall include any individual who functions as a
visitation monitor, as well as supervised visitation centers.
Provisions shall be made within the standards to allow for the
diversity of supervised visitation providers.
(a) When developing standards, the Judicial Council shall consider
all of the following issues:
(1) The provider's qualifications, experience, and education.
(2) Safety and security procedures, including ratios of children
per supervisor.
(3) Any conflict of interest.
(4) Maintenance and disclosure of records, including
confidentiality policies.
(5) Procedures for screening, delineation of terms and conditions,
and termination of supervised visitation services.
(6) Procedures for emergency or extenuating situations.
(7) Orientation to and guidelines for cases in which there are
allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, or
special circumstances.
(8) The legal obligations and responsibilities of supervisors.
(b) The Judicial Council shall consult with visitation centers,
mothers' groups, fathers' groups, judges, the State Bar of
California, children's advocacy groups, domestic violence prevention
groups, Family Court Services, and other groups it regards as
necessary in connection with these standards.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the safety of
children, adults, and visitation supervisors be a precondition to
providing visitation services. Once safety is assured, the best
interest of the child is the paramount consideration at all stages
and particularly in deciding the manner in which supervision is
provided.