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Bill would allow indigent parents to select their court‑appointed attorney in certain DFPS cases
Summary
Senate Bill 25‑01 would permit indigent parents in Department of Family and Protective Services cases to choose a licensed, qualified attorney to replace a court‑appointed attorney; the committee heard unanimous supporting testimony from family defense attorneys, policy advocates and legal organizations and left the bill pending.
Senate Bill 25 01, explained to the committee by the Dean, would allow indigent parents in DFPS child‑welfare cases to select their own attorney to serve as attorney ad litem, provided the attorney is licensed and qualified. When a selected attorney files a notice of appearance, the substitute would terminate any previously appointed attorney ad litem and entitle the selected…
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