Establishes a phased schedule for court-appointed attorneys for children in dependency and termination proceedings.
The bill mandates a phased schedule for court-appointed attorneys for children in dependency and termination proceedings. It requires the appointment of attorneys for children under eight upon the filing of a termination petition, and for children aged eight through 17 at the filing of a new dependency petition. The statewide children's legal representation program will develop a schedule for court appointment of attorneys, phased in over 11 years, prioritizing counties with no current practice of appointment.
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