Alabama SB296 establishes duties and limitations for volunteer advocates in juvenile dependency and termination-of-parental-rights cases, and defines.

Alabama SB296 outlines the duties and limitations of volunteer advocates appointed by juvenile courts in dependency and termination-of-parental-rights cases. Volunteer advocates must complete training, maintain confidentiality, and avoid conflicts of interest. They are prohibited from performing certain duties, such as investigating abuse or providing legal advice. The bill also establishes a state entity to support local volunteer advocate programs, which must meet certain standards and receive training.

Alabama SB296 establishes duties and limitations for volunteer advocates in juvenile dependency and termination-of-parental-rights cases, and defines.

Alabama SB296 outlines the duties and limitations of volunteer advocates appointed by juvenile courts in dependency and termination-of-parental-rights cases. Volunteer advocates must complete training, maintain confidentiality, and avoid conflicts of interest. They are prohibited from performing certain duties, such as investigating abuse or providing legal advice. The bill also establishes a state entity to support local volunteer advocate programs, which must meet certain standards and receive training.