Guardian ad litem; petition for appointment thereof examined by physician before being appointed. (SB1347)
Introduced By
Sen. Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville) with support from co-patron Del. Tommy Wright (R-Victoria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Guardian ad litem; evaluation for appointment. Provides that the subject of a petition for appointment of a guardian ad litem must be examined by a physician or psychologist before a guardian is appointed. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/16/2007 | Presented and ordered printed 079244812 |
01/16/2007 | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
01/25/2007 | Rereferred to Courts of Justice |
Comments
Guardian ad litems are often appointed to represent incarcerated inmates based solely on the fact that their incapacity is their incarceration. Unless a phrase exempting them from this requirement is included in this bill, unnecessary, costly and timeconsuming examinations will occur.