A. Mediation, both voluntary and mandatory;

B. Family counseling;

C. Parental education;

D. Developing parenting plans;

E. Establishing parenting time enforcement procedures, including monitored parenting time, supervised parenting time and designated neutral locations for transfer;

F. Parenting time guidelines; and

G. Alternative arrangements with respect to parental responsibilities.

2. Statewide or pilot project. The parenting time enforcement program, if developed, may be operated on a statewide basis or on a representative pilot basis.

3. Funds. The agency shall seek federal and other funds to carry out the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the program.

4. Monitor, evaluate and report. The state agency shall monitor, evaluate and report on the parenting time enforcement program. The agency shall submit a report on the parenting time enforcement program to the Governor, the Legislative Council and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by January 15, 2007.

SUMMARY

This bill enhances the sanctions available for violations of parental rights and responsibilities orders, particularly concerning contact between the child and the parent who does not provide the primary residence of the child.

This bill also directs the Governor to designate an appropriate state agency to develop a parenting time enforcement program. The language is modeled on a similar program in Colorado. The agency is authorized to seek other funding, including federal grants, to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the program.