Supervised visitation is defined as contact between a non-custodial party and one or more children in the
presence of a neutral third party. The neutral third party may be any person who is not paid for providing
supervised visitation services. These standards are provided to assist adults who will be, upon agreement of the
parties involved, acting as third party supervisors of court ordered supervised visits. The goal of is to assure the
safety and welfare of the child(ren) and adults involved in the supervised visitations.
STANDARDS FOR 3
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PARTY SUPERVISORS:
1. Is 21 years of age or older.
2. Is not on probation or parole and has not been for 10 years.
3. Has no conviction for child molestation, child abuse or other crimes against a person.
4. Has proof of automobile insurance if transporting the child(ren).
5. Has no civil, criminal or juvenile restraining orders against them, within the past 10 years.
6. Has no current or past orders from a court in which the supervisor is the person being supervised.
7. Agrees to adhere to and enforce the court order regarding supervised visitation.
8. Has no conflict of interest as defined below:
a. All supervisors shall maintain a neutral role.
b. No supervisor shall be financially dependent on, or an employee of any party.
c. Shall not be a supervisor or an employee of or affiliated with any court in the county where
supervised visits are to occur.
WHAT TO DO WHILE SUPERVISING THE CHILD(REN):
1. Monitor the visit to assure safety and welfare of the child(ren).
2. Don’t take sides, remain neutral.
3. Unless otherwise ordered, remain within sight and hearing of the child(ren).
4. Allow no derogatory comments about either parent or other family members.
5. Allow no discussion of the court case or future outcomes.
6. Ensure the child isn’t used to transmit information regarding the other parent.
7. Allow no spanking, hitting or other verbal or physical abuse.
8. No visits shall occur if the parent is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
9. In cases where there are allegations of sexual abuse leading to supervised visits:
a. Allow no exchange of gifts, money or cards.
b. Prohibit photographing, audiotaping or videotaping the child(ren).