LD1175

This bill mandates the appointment of attorneys for indigent parents and minors in legal proceedings, ensuring representation and payment by the.

This bill amends Maine law to ensure that indigent parents and minors receive appointed legal representation in various legal proceedings. It mandates the appointment of an attorney for indigent parents in cases involving termination of parental rights and responsibilities. The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services is responsible for paying the reasonable costs and expenses of these appointed attorneys. Additionally, the bill ensures that minor parents and minors receive appointed legal counsel if they are indigent, with the Commission also covering the costs.