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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

PROPOSED BILL NO. 5209 (OVERSIGHT FOR GALS AND AMCS)!

Hi Everyone:  Below is a copy of the newly proposed bill before the Judiciary Committee for upcoming consideration.  Please note that it includes both GALs and AMCs.  Eventually, there will be a public hearing on this bill.  You might consider  starting to jot down your thoughts on this bill so you will be ready to provide your testimony when the time comes.  If you have any thoughts and opinions you'd like to share right now, don't hesitate to comment below. 



SPONSORS:

REP. GONZALEZ, 3RD DIST.REP. CANDELARIA, 95TH DIST.

SEN. MCKINNEY, 28TH DIST.     REP. VARGAS, 6TH DIST.

SEN. FASANO, 34TH DIST.    REP. ARCE, 4TH DIST.

REP. CARTER. 2ND DIST.      REP. AYALA, 128TH DIST.

REP. DIMINICO, 13TH DIST.

AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED OVERSIGHT OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM AND ATTORNEYS FOR MINOR CHILDREN BY THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That section 51-296 of the general statutes by amended to provide that the office of Chief Public Defender shall assume oversight responsibilities of all guardians ad litem and attorneys for the minor children appointed in family relations matters and proceedings before the superior court for juvenile matters.  Such oversight responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment of a fee structure and review of all complaints alleging a violation of the fee structure.

Statement of Purpose:

To enhance oversight of guardians ad litem and attorneys for the minor children who are appointed to represent children in family relations matters and proceedings before the superior court for juvenile matters.

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2 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    Its a start but does not go as far as it should. I hope we can add to it.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    It would be absolutely revolutionary if we were able to put this through and it would make a considerable difference in terms of reducing the pain and suffering of families in family court. This is just one piece of the overall picture, but such a crucial one.

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