Minnesota HF1862 modifies the Statewide Office of Appellate Counsel and Training and the State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training, and changes.

Minnesota HF1862 amends the organization of the Statewide Office of Appellate Counsel and Training and the State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training. The bill establishes the Statewide Office of Appellate Counsel and Training as an independent state office. The State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training is composed of seven members, including four public members appointed by the governor and three members appointed by the supreme court. The board members must be well-versed in representing parents in district court and appellate proceedings related to child protection matters.

Minnesota HF1862 modifies the Statewide Office of Appellate Counsel and Training and the State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training, and changes.

Minnesota HF1862 amends the organization of the Statewide Office of Appellate Counsel and Training and the State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training. The bill establishes the Statewide Office of Appellate Counsel and Training as an independent state office. The State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training is composed of seven members, including four public members appointed by the governor and three members appointed by the supreme court. The board members must be well-versed in representing parents in district court and appellate proceedings related to child protection matters.