SB 1860 (2010) -  Attorney Representation for Children [SPSC]

by Altman
Requires that the clerk of the court provide public records at no charge to an attorney appointed to represent a child. Adds the promotion and protection of legal rights to the list of protections provided to children. Requires the court to appoint an attorney for the child before involuntary placement of the child. Provides for the court appointment of an attorney or guardian ad litem for a child in delinquency proceedings, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Last Event: 04/30/10 S Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs on Friday, April 30, 2010 8:47 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
  • Judiciary
  • Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations
  • Policy and Steering Committee on Ways and Means

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Time: 04/30/2010 - 8:47 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00126 Time: 03/01/2010 - 7:29 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means Time: 02/17/2010 - 4:56 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 02/10/2010 - 10:51 AM Member: Committee: Version: __