ID H0256

Expands the definition of "aggravated circumstances" to include specific criminal conduct by parents, allowing courts to bypass reunification efforts in cases involving abandonment, chronic abuse, sexual abuse, torture, murder, or voluntary manslaughter.

Establishes a permanency hearing requirement within 30 days when aggravated circumstances are found, and requires termination of parental rights petitions be filed within 30 days of approving a permanency plan with a termination goal.

Creates mandatory filing of termination petitions when a child has been in department custody for 15 of 22 months, unless the child is placed with a relative, there are compelling reasons, or reasonable efforts for reunification were not provided.

Authorizes courts to allow the department to suspend reunification efforts when a termination petition is filed or when aggravated circumstances proceedings are pending.

Revises case plan hearing procedures to require simultaneous planning for reunification and permanent placement (concurrent planning) when no aggravated circumstances are found.