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2009 SESSION
HB 735 Involuntary commitment hearing; certain requirement for 3rd yr. law student to represent petitioner.
Introduced by: C. Charles Caputo | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Involuntary commitment hearings; law students. Provides that it is not the unauthorized practice of law for a third-year law student enrolled at any law school in the Commonwealth to represent a petitioner in a commitment hearing for involuntary admission without the presence of a practicing attorney. The student must have completed coursework in evidence and trial advocacy and training. The student must inform the petitioner that he is not a licensed attorney, that he may not be compensated for his services, and that he can be held liable only for intentional malfeasance.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/08 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088006456
- 01/08/08 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/16/08 House: Assigned Courts sub: Mental Health
- 02/01/08 House: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice by voice vote
- 12/04/08 House: Left in Courts of Justice