New York S04789 amends the family court act to establish training requirements for attorneys appointed to represent children in certain proceedings.

New York S04789 amends the family court act to establish training requirements for attorneys appointed to represent children in certain proceedings. The bill mandates the development of training programs in consultation with the state office for the prevention of domestic violence. It requires all attorneys for children to receive initial training of six hours and ongoing training as prescribed by the court. Additionally, it encourages public defender offices and agencies to provide training on juvenile delinquency issues approved by the state bar for continuing legal education credit.

New York S04789 amends the family court act to establish training requirements for attorneys appointed to represent children in certain proceedings.

New York S04789 amends the family court act to establish training requirements for attorneys appointed to represent children in certain proceedings. The bill mandates the development of training programs in consultation with the state office for the prevention of domestic violence. It requires all attorneys for children to receive initial training of six hours and ongoing training as prescribed by the court. Additionally, it encourages public defender offices and agencies to provide training on juvenile delinquency issues approved by the state bar for continuing legal education credit.