1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 766

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegate Petzold
Entitled:
Family Law - Appointment of Counsel for Minors - Contested Custody and Visitation Cases

Synopsis:

Requiring rather than authorizing a court to appoint counsel for a minor child in a contested custody or visitation case.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/12
Hearing cancelled
3/15
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ATTORNEYS -see also- LEGAL AID; STATE'S ATTORNEYS
CHILD CUSTODY
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 1-202 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered