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MO SB237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jolie Justus

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 484.350, RSMo, regarding standards for guardian ad litem representation of children in child welfare cases.

  • Requires the September 17, 1996, Missouri Supreme Court standards for representation by guardians ad litem to be updated and adopted statewide.

  • Mandates each circuit court devise an implementation plan that addresses 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 and fully implemented by July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Requires that the September 1996 Supreme Court standards for representation by guardians ad litem be updated

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/11/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/12/2011
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence2/10/2011

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