ND HB1410

Requires electronic recording of interviews when the department or law enforcement interviews children without parental consent in cases alleging sexual or physical abuse.

Permits interviews without parental consent only when the report alleges a violation of a criminal statute involving sexual or physical abuse; all other cases require consent from a person responsible for the child's welfare.

Mandates coordination between the department and law enforcement to avoid duplicate investigations and multiple interviews when sexual or physical abuse is alleged.

Authorizes referral of cases to children's advocacy centers for forensic interviews, medical examinations, and other services.

Requires the department to adopt guidelines for children's advocacy center referrals, with all interviews at such centers to be audio-recorded or video-recorded.