Montana SB465 revises laws related to guardian ad litem and court-appointed special advocates, clarifying definitions and funding sources.
Montana SB465 amends various sections of the Montana Code Annotated to revise laws related to guardian ad litem and court-appointed special advocates. It eliminates references to guardian ad litem, clarifies that funds in the court-appointed special advocate account cannot be used to fund attorneys appointed as paid special advocates, and defines "special advocate." The bill also amends sections related to foster care reviews, permanency hearings, and the appointment of court-appointed special advocates as guardians ad litem.
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