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MO HB165

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts Section 484.350 of Missouri Revised Statutes regarding guardian ad litem standards for child representation
  • Requires the September 17, 1996 Missouri Supreme Court standards for guardians ad litem representation to be updated and adopted statewide
  • Mandates each circuit court devise an implementation plan accounting for individual circuit needs and the negative impact of excessive caseloads on counsel effectiveness
  • Requires all implementation plans to be approved by the Missouri Supreme Court en banc
  • Establishes July 1, 2011 as the deadline for full implementation statewide

Legislative Description

Requires the Missouri Supreme Court standards from September 17, 1996, regarding representation of children by guardians ad litem to be updated

Last Action

Referred: Children and Families (H)

4/12/2011

Committee Referrals

Children And Families4/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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