Relates to training requirements for attorneys appointed to represent a child in certain proceedings
This bill requires attorneys appointed to represent children in family court proceedings to complete specific training. It mandates 6 hours of initial training and ongoing training covering juvenile delinquency law, domestic violence dynamics, and its impact on children - particularly regarding custody, visitation, and child support. Training programs must be developed with input from the State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and approved by the Office of Court Administration. The bill also encourages public defender offices to offer state-bar-approved training on juvenile delinquency for continuing legal education credit. It directly affects all attorneys representing children in these court cases.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 12, 2025
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James Sanders
DDemocratic
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