1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 604

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegate Petzold
Entitled:
Family Law - Adoption and Guardianship - Appointment of Counsel for Child

Synopsis:

Requiring a court to appoint counsel for a child under the age of 16 years in a proceeding for an adoption or guardianship.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ADOPTION
ATTORNEYS -see also- LEGAL AID; STATE'S ATTORNEYS
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS
GUARDIANS
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 5-323 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered