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MO HB1074

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bill Lant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Office of the Child Advocate gains authority to conduct independent reviews of any county entity that receives three or more review requests in a calendar year, including children's division, juvenile offices, or guardians ad litem

  • Office must establish and implement procedures for conducting these reviews

  • Office authorized to make necessary inquiries and review relevant information and records to conduct reviews

  • Office may recommend changes to an entity's policies and procedures to improve service delivery or function

  • Findings and recommendations must be submitted to the children's division and office of state courts administrator upon completing a review

Legislative Description

Authorizes the Office of the Child Advocate to audit any judicial circuit that has three or more review requests in a year

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

4/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws3/31/2015
Emerging Issues3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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