Illinois HB3416 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to enhance the role and responsibilities of guardians ad litem in juvenile court proceedings.

HB3416 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to mandate that a guardian ad litem must be appointed for a minor in juvenile court proceedings if the petition alleges abuse or neglect, requests consent to adoption, or arises from a report under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. The guardian ad litem must have at least one in-person contact with the minor and one contact with a foster parent or caregiver before the adjudicatory hearing, and additional contacts each subsequent year. The court may excuse face-to-face interviews for good cause.

Illinois HB3416 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to enhance the role and responsibilities of guardians ad litem in juvenile court proceedings.

HB3416 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to mandate that a guardian ad litem must be appointed for a minor in juvenile court proceedings if the petition alleges abuse or neglect, requests consent to adoption, or arises from a report under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. The guardian ad litem must have at least one in-person contact with the minor and one contact with a foster parent or caregiver before the adjudicatory hearing, and additional contacts each subsequent year. The court may excuse face-to-face interviews for good cause.