1. At a Glance
| At a Glance | ||||
| Adversary | Status | Perm Hearing Before Final Order | Perm Hearing After Final Order | |
| Hearing Set Timely | 14 days or 30 days | 60 days | 1st at 180 days, thereafter, 120 days | 180 days, except 1st at 90 days if TPR |
| Court of Exclusive, Continuing Jurisdiction | Yes | No | No | No |
| Child AAL and GAL Appointed | No later than 14-day Hearing | Required before 14-day Hearing | Required before 14-day Hearing | Required before 14-day Hearing |
| Parent Attorney | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Notice of Removal Provided | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Notice of Hearing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Court Report Filed and Provided | Not Required | Not Required | Yes | Yes |
| Identify All Parties and Swear Witnesses | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inquire About Absent Parties | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inquire About Diligent Efforts | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Address Service on Parties | Yes | Yes, if outstanding | Yes, if outstanding | No |
| Address Parentage Issues | Yes | Yes, if outstanding | Yes, if outstanding | No |
| Issue Orders Regarding Service | Yes | Yes, if outstanding | Yes, if outstanding | No |
| Admonish Parents of Right to Atty | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Admonish Parents of TPR | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Aggravated Circumstances | Yes | No | No | No |
| Inquire About Indian Heritage and Document | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, unless new information |
| Indian Child Welfare Act Standards | clear and convincing, expert testimony | active efforts | active efforts | No |
| Child Placement Resources Form | Yes | Yes, if outstanding | No | No |
| Child asked about potential placements | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Initial Home Studies on File | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Child Present | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| AAL met with client, form submitted if not | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Review Current and Alternative Placement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Determine if able to place with relative, cite evidence | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| If with relative, inform about PCA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary Visitation Plan on File | Yes | No | No | No |
| Review Visitation Plan | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Service Plan Development | No | Yes | No | No |
| Review Service Plan | No | Yes | Review Compliance | Review Compliance |
| Review Permanency Goal | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Review Education Goals, Progress, and Needs | No | If needed | Yes | Yes |
| Education Decision-Maker Identified | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Review Medical Care | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Consenter Identified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child’s Opinion on Medical Care Known | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Normalcy Activities | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Reasonable Efforts Findings Required | Yes, to determine evidence sufficient for TMC to DFPS | Yes, as relates to Service Plan requirements | Yes, as relates to execution of permanency plan | Yes, as relates to execution of permanency plan |
| Determine Dismissal Date | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Transitional Living Plan on File if Child is 16 or Older | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dept has conducted Independent Living Skills Assmt, if required | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Review Extended Jurisdiction | No | No | No | Yes |
| Set Next Hearing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Issue Order and Provide to Parties | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |