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Relating to legal representation in juvenile dependency proceedings.Oregon · HB 3302 · Last action Jul 7, 2017Directs Public Defense Services Commission to develop and maintain Parent-Child Representation Program statewide to provide legal representation in juvenile dependency proceedings based on workload model of contracting that provides for caseload limits.Latest action: In committee upon adjournment.Session ended
Relating to legal representation in the child welfare system; declaring an emergency.Oregon · HB 2345 · Last action Jul 7, 2017Extends sunset on provision authorizing Department of Human Services to appear as party in juvenile court proceeding without appearance of Attorney General.Latest action: In committee upon adjournment.Session ended
Relating to legal representation in the child welfare system; declaring an emergency.Oregon · SB 525 · Last action Jan 19, 2018Extends sunset on provision authorizing Department of Human Services to appear as party in juvenile court proceeding without appearance of Attorney General.Latest action: In committee upon adjournment.Session ended
Juveniles.California · SB 1048 · Last action Jul 13, 2012This bill would authorize the court, at any time after a petition has been filed, to join in a juvenile court proceeding any governmental agency, private service provider, or individual, as specified, that the court determines has failed to meet a legal obligation to provide services to a child who is the subject of a dependency proceeding, a minor who is…Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 130, Statutes of 2012.Enacted law
Reduce Child And Incarcerated Parent SeparationColorado · SB 23-039 · Last action May 15, 2023The act requires the department of human services to promulgate rules that facilitate communication and family time between children and their parents who are incarcerated.Latest action: Governor SignedEnacted law
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