HB1570 - Adds services of guardian ad litems to the priority list of services for which moneys in the family services and justice fund shall be spent

HB 1570

Adds services of guardian ad litems to the priority list of services for which moneys in the family services and justice fund shall be spent

Sponsor:	Champion
LR Number:	3143S.03T	Fiscal Note:	3143-03
Committee:	Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action:	6/25/2008 - Signed by Governor	Journal Page:
Title:	SCS HB 1570	Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2008
House Handler:	Franz

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Current Bill Summary

SCS/HB 1570 - This act provides that the Missouri Supreme Court standards for guardians ad litem in Missouri juvenile and family court matters, as approved by the supreme court on September 17, 1996, shall be adopted statewide. Each judicial circuit shall devise a plan for implementation which takes into account the needs of the circuit as well as the negative impact that excessive caseloads have upon effectiveness of counsel. Such plans shall be approved by the supreme court, and fully implemented by July 1, 2011.

The act also adds the services of guardians ad litem to the priority list of services for which moneys in the family services and justice fund shall be spent.

ALEXA PEARSON