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HB 1056 IN

Representation of qualified foster children.

IN · session 2024 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 8, 2024

Latest action (Jan 16, 2024) Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor

Summary

Provides that a child in a child in need of services (CHINS) proceeding who meets certain requirements is entitled to be represented by counsel. Requires a juvenile court in certain circumstances to appoint counsel. Requires the attorney appointed to represent the child to continue representing the child throughout the entire duration of the CHINS case. Allows the county to apply for reimbursement under the public defense fund.

Sponsor (1)
2 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (4)
  1. Jan 8, 2024 Coauthored by Representative Harris · lower
  2. Jan 8, 2024 Authored by Representative Olthoff · lower
  3. Jan 8, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary · lower
  4. Jan 16, 2024 Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor · lower
Subjects
CHILDREN AND MINORS; Crimes Against ChildrenCHILDREN AND MINORS; Foster CareCOUNTY GOVERNMENTCOURTS; AttorneysCOURTS; Juvenile CourtsSTATE GOVERNMENT; State and Local Funding

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced House Bill (H) · PDF

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