Establishes the Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and Office to oversee indigent defense for parents and children in child welfare.
The bill creates the Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and Office within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Commission will establish standards for indigent defense, including maximum caseloads, minimum training requirements, and standards for determining indigency. The Office will implement these standards, facilitate the appointment of counsel, oversee payment of counsel, and provide ancillary legal services. The Commission consists of various stakeholders, including judges, attorneys, and public representatives.
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