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ND SB2106

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 27-20-48 to clarify immunity protections for guardians ad litem in juvenile court proceedings
  • A guardian ad litem appointed under this section who acts in good faith when making a report to the court is immune from civil liability resulting from that report
  • Establishes that the good faith of the guardian ad litem is a disputable presumption for purposes of determining immunity eligibility
  • Courts must appoint lay guardians ad litem for children who are parties to proceedings when the child has no parent, guardian, or custodian appearing on their behalf or when interests conflict

Legislative Description

Immunity for guardians ad litem in juvenile court proceedings.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 45

2/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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