S.E.A. 16, P.L. 97 Effective: July 1, 2024 Establishes a guardian ad litem pilot program in LaPorte County, Marshall County, and Starke County. Requires a court to appoint a guardian ad litem in an adoption proceeding if a parent of the child has an intellectual disability and is subject to a guardianship. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Guardians ad litem in adoption pilot program
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Guardians ad litem in adoption
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 16 authored by Sen. Bohacek and Sen. Alting on guardians ad litem in adoption. This bill requires a court to appoint a guardian ad litem in an adoption proceeding if a parent of the child has an intellectual disability and is subject to a guardianship. The bill was amended by consent to establish a pilot guardian ad litem program … [Read more...] about Guardians ad litem in adoption
Elimination of costs and fees in juvenile court
The Senate Family & Children Services Committee heard HB 1493 on elimination of costs and fees in juvenile court sponsored by Sen. Crider and authored by Rep. McNamara. This bill provides that: Indiana Public Defender Council, Stand for Children, ACLU, and several people telling their personal stories testified in favor of the bill. Court of Appeals Judge Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Elimination of costs and fees in juvenile court