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HB 966 Guardian ad litem; shall not be appointed to represent child, etc. if committed delinquent act.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Child custody; guardian ad litem.  Provides that a court shall not appoint a guardian ad litem for a child or a child's parent or guardian in any case in which the child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act unless there is a conflict of interests between the child and the parent or guardian, no parent or guardian can be located, or good cause exists to make such an appointment.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Child custody; guardian ad litem.  Provides that a court shall not appoint counsel or a guardian ad litem for a child who is the subject of a custody case unless there is a conflict of interests between the child and any parent or other person claiming a right to custody or that good cause exists to make such an appointment.