Custodial rights of person who committed sexual assault; clear and convincing standard. (HB2271)

Introduced By

Del. Paul Krizek (D-Alexandria)

Description

Custodial rights of person who committed sexual assault; clear and convincing standard. Provides that a person who has been found by a clear and convincing evidence standard to have committed rape, carnal knowledge, or incest, which act resulted in the conception of a child who is the subject of the following, is not a party with a legitimate interest for the purposes of (i) the approval of a petition for custody of or rights of visitation with the child, (ii) the approval of an entrustment agreement for the termination of parental rights without the birth father's signature, or (iii) the validity of an adoption of the child without the birth father's consent. Under current law, such person must have been convicted of such crime to lose such custodial rights. Read the Bill »

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