SB 374 (2008) -  Child Dependency/Legal Representation [SPCC]

by Lynn
Deletes a requirement that the court appoint an attorney ad litem for a child alleged to have been abused by a parent or caregiver. Provides for court appointment of an attorney to represent a child during a shelter hearing. Provides for a child to be represented by an attorney rather than an attorney ad litem in a hearing involving the child's medical and behavioral status, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Event: 05/02/08 S Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs on Friday, May 2, 2008 5:59 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
  • Judiciary
  • Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Time: 05/02/2008 - 5:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations -SJ 00026 Time: 03/03/2008 - 8:30 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Time: 12/13/2007 - 9:42 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 09/28/2007 - 4:42 PM Member: Committee: Version: __