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Senate debates guardian ad litem bill; lawmakers circle measure for auditor input

Utah State Senate · February 16, 1994
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Summary

Senator Delphah Baird's bill to establish a state guardian ad litem program and a director drew support for strengthening child-representation but concern over a $450,000 fiscal note; the Senate agreed to 'circle' the bill so the auditor can report back.

Senator Delphah Baird introduced Senate Bill 154 to codify guardian ad litem duties, establish a director under the Judicial Council, and fund full-time guardian ad litem attorneys in the second, third and fourth judicial districts with volunteer support elsewhere.

Baird said the…

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