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Senate amends guardian ad litem bill to preserve juvenile‑court discretion
Utah State Senate · February 16, 2001
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Summary
Senate Bill 117 was amended to keep juvenile‑court discretion on awarding attorney fees while expanding a volunteer private‑attorney guardian ad litem program. The amendment passed on the floor and the bill was advanced to third reading.
Senators amended and advanced Senate Bill 117 on Feb. 16 after sponsor Senator Hilliard explained changes to the bill governing guardian ad litem practice.
Hilliard said the amendment preserves the existing juvenile‑court standard by retaining ‘may’ language for awarding attorney fees in…
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