Bill No.: HB0154 Drafter: LGC
LSO No.: 13LSO-0395 Effective Date: Immediate
Enrolled Act No.: HEA0066
Chapter No.: CH0171
Prime Sponsor: Representative Throne
Catch Title: Representation of children in CHINS proceedings.
Subject: Children in need of supervision proceedings.
Summary/Major Elements:
· Under current law, a public defender is not appointed in matters arising out of an action pending in juvenile court unless it is in a juvenile delinquency proceeding.
· This act additionally allows for appointment of a public defender in a matter arising out of an action pending in juvenile court if the matter is a child in need of supervision proceeding.