Provides access to representation for adults in child protective proceedings of the family court who are financially eligible.

This bill amends the family court act to provide access to representation for adults in child protective proceedings who are financially eligible as determined by the chief administrator of the courts. It ensures that such adults have the right to publicly funded legal representation if they are unable to obtain counsel. Additionally, it grants attorneys for adults and children access to records of the statewide registry of child abuse and maltreatment.

Provides access to representation for adults in child protective proceedings of the family court who are financially eligible.

This bill amends the family court act to provide access to representation for adults in child protective proceedings who are financially eligible as determined by the chief administrator of the courts. It ensures that such adults have the right to publicly funded legal representation if they are unable to obtain counsel. Additionally, it grants attorneys for adults and children access to records of the statewide registry of child abuse and maltreatment.