Hi Everyone: Below is a copy of the newly proposed bill before the Judiciary Committee for upcoming consideration. Please note that it includes solely GALs. Eventually, there will be a public hearing on this bill. You might consider starting to jot down your ideas about 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. CANDELARIA, 95TH DIST.
REP. GONZALEZ, 3RD DIST.
REP. CARTER, 2ND DIST.
REP. WITKOS, 8TH DIST.
REP. SAYERS, 60TH DIST.
AN ACT CONCERNING IMPROVED OVERSIGHT OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
The section 51-296a of the general statutes be amended to provide that the Office of the Chief Public Defender shall assume oversight responsibilities of all guardians ad litem appointed in proceedings before the superior court for juvenile matters and family relations 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 improve oversight of guardians ad litem who represent children in proceedings before the superior court for juvenile matters and family relations matters.
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Same comment as the other one !!!
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