SB 485 IN

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Requires a child's attorney to request an independent guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate under certain circumstances. Provides that the following are entitled to representation by counsel: (1) A child in a proceeding to terminate the parent-child relationship. (2) A child who is, or is going to be, in an out-of-home placement with a child services provider. (3) A child who is at least 12 years of age in a child in need of services case. Allows a child at least 12 years of age to waive the right to counsel only after an initial meeting with the appointed attorney, in open court, on the record and confirmed in writing, and in the presence of the appointed attorney. Establishes the office of the child representative, which consists of both a council directed by a board of directors and a commission. Provides procedures and duties for the council and the commission. Creates the child representative fund. Makes an appropriation.

• Jon Ford · author
• Kyle Walker Republican · author

1. Jan 19, 2023 Authored by Senator Ford Jon · upper
2. Jan 19, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services · upper
3. Jan 30, 2023 Senator Walker K added as second author · upper

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 19, 2023 · PDF