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DE SB166

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

Robert Marshall

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants absolute immunity from suit to attorney guardians ad litem appointed by court order through the Office of the Child Advocate, for acts or omissions within the scope of their court appointment.

  • Grants absolute immunity from suit to guardians ad litem appointed by court order through the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program, for acts or omissions within the scope of their court appointment.

  • Applies retroactively to July 16, 1999 to protect guardians ad litem and CASAs who serve as volunteers without compensation for representing abused, neglected, and dependent children.

  • Maintains judicial oversight and program supervision as safeguards, with immunity limited to actions taken within the scope of court-appointed authority.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 29 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Guardians Ad Litem

Last Action

Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

1/12/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/12/2010

Full Bill Text

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