HB 1251-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Gives a child the right to be represented by counsel at all stages of a proceeding in which the child is alleged to be dependent. |
Requires the court to appoint an attorney for a child in a dependency proceeding six months after granting a petition to terminate the parent and child relationship and when there is no remaining parent with parental rights. |
Provides a schedule for phase in of court appointment of an attorney for every child over the age of two in a dependency proceeding. |