SB 765 Summary

• Modifies the definition of "court expert" to remove "guardian ad litem" from the list of covered positions, while retaining parenting coordinators and custody evaluators.

• Requires disclosure of prior relationships, complete resume, professional suspensions/reprimands, and criminal convictions within the past 10 years before court appointment.

• Allows parties 15 days to file objections to proposed court expert appointments after receiving required disclosures.

• Entitles objecting parties to discovery regarding the proposed expert's qualifications and appropriateness, with the court required to hold a hearing upon objection.

• Effective date: November 1, 2011.