Tennessee HB1783 amends court-appointed special advocate procedures to ensure timely access to relevant information.
Tennessee HB1783 amends the Tennessee Code to enhance the role of court-appointed special advocates in child welfare cases. The bill mandates that various state entities provide full, accurate, and unredacted information to court-appointed special advocates within ten business days of a request. This information pertains to the child, parents, or other relevant individuals or organizations. The bill also requires courts to establish mechanisms for advocates to obtain records or testimony not otherwise accessible.
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