SB1755 amends Tennessee law to enhance the role of court-appointed special advocates in child welfare cases.
SB1755 amends Tennessee law to require courts to establish a mechanism for court-appointed special advocates to obtain necessary records and testimonies. The bill mandates that these advocates can request information from various entities, including law enforcement, within ten business days. Information related to ongoing criminal investigations is exempt. The advocates' role is to provide independent, factual information to judges and other parties involved in child welfare cases.
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