California Supervised Visitation Requirements

California Family Code section 3200.5 distinguishes professional providers, who are paid for supervised visitation services, from nonprofessional providers, who are not paid. The statute describes provider requirements and directs courts to consider the child's best interests when determining which type of provider to use.

The statute addresses training, background checks, TrustLine registration, agreement to follow the applicable order, written contracts, order review, recordkeeping, and reporting obligations. Requirements depend on the provider type and the governing order; review the current statute and court documents for the details that apply.

California Standard 5.20 establishes uniform standards of practice for providers of supervised visitation and exchange services. It addresses provider roles, safety, neutrality, records, confidentiality, and professional-provider qualifications.

Standard 5.20 identifies FL-324(P) as the Declaration of Supervised Visitation and Exchange Services Provider (Professional). Filing and report procedures may also be governed by local court rules.

Professional providers must work within the order and assignment. The statute addresses reviewing relevant custody and visitation orders, maintaining case records, and advising parties about limits on confidentiality and reporting duties.

A supervised visitation provider is not a lawyer, therapist, or custody evaluator and should not make legal recommendations about a case.

This page is a general summary, not legal advice. Laws, court orders, and individual circumstances vary. Direct questions about an order or legal rights to an attorney or the court.