CA AB1702

Adds sexual exploitation as a ground for denying reunification services when a parent or guardian knowingly participated in or permitted the sexual exploitation of a child, except if they demonstrated by preponderance of evidence they were coerced.

Requires courts to make a determination at the dispositional hearing about setting a Section 366.26 hearing when reunification services are denied due to parental sexual exploitation of the child.

Defines sexual exploitation by reference to Penal Code sections addressing commercial sexual abuse of children.

Provides an exception allowing reunification services to be ordered in sexual exploitation cases if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that reunification is in the child's best interest.

Effective August 17, 2016.