Representation of Children in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

Series Title:  State Statutes
Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published:  2014
Current Through:  August 2014
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This publication examines State laws that specify when a State court must provide legal representation for a child involved in child abuse and neglect proceedings and whether that representative must be an attorney, guardian ad litem, or a court-appointed special advocate. The qualifications, training, specific duties, and compensation of the representative also are addressed.

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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2014). Representation of children in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.

This publication is a product of the State Statutes Series prepared by Child Welfare Information Gateway. While every attempt has been made to be as complete as possible, additional information on these topics may be in other sections of a State's code as well as agency regulations, case law, and informal practices and procedures.

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