HB835
Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; appointment of counsel or guardian ad litem.
Summary
As Introduced. Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; appointment of counsel or guardian ad litem; removal or appeal.
Specifies that any attorney appointed to represent a child or parent, guardian, or other adult at a hearing in the juvenile and domestic relations district court shall continue representation upon removal or appeal to the circuit court and upon the juvenile and domestic relations court being divested of the right ... (More) to enter any further decrees or orders to determine custody, guardianship, visitation, or support. Under current law, such continued representation is discretionary upon appeal to the circuit court. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2024 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104702D
- 01/09/2024 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/23/2024 - House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil
- 01/24/2024 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (7-Y 0-N)
- 02/13/2024 - House: Left in Courts of Justice
