Relating to court-appointed counsel.
Summary
Modifies provisions regarding appointment of counsel for parents or children in juvenile dependency proceedings and contested adoption proceedings. Directs court to appoint counsel for parents in juvenile dependency proceedings, including proceedings for termination of parental rights, only if facts found in dependency proceeding may effect criminal proceeding. Directs court to appoint counsel for child in juvenile dependency proceedings only if child was allegedly abused. Repeals right to court-appointed counsel in contested adoption proceeding.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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