Missouri HB1836 mandates guardians ad litem to have required discussions with children they represent.
Missouri HB1836 amends several statutes to mandate that guardians ad litem appointed to represent children must engage in mandatory conversations with the child. This requirement applies across various legal contexts, including dependency, neglect, and juvenile cases. The bill seeks to ensure that the child's voice and perspective are considered in legal proceedings affecting them.
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