HB591: Probation officers; removes court services staff from list to advise child of right to counsel.

Chief Patron

Del. Dave Marsden (D-41)

Dave Marsden (D-41)
Burke, VA
Served: 2006–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

02/08/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Advisement of right to counsel; determination of indigency; probation officers.  Removes probation officers and other court services staff from the list of persons who are permitted to advise a child of his right to counsel in cases in which the child is alleged to be in need of services, in need of supervision, or delinquent and from the list of persons who are permitted to advise a parent or guardian of his right to counsel in cases in which a child is alleged to be abused or neglected or at risk of abuse or neglect or in which a parent could be subjected to the loss of residual parental rights. The bill also provides that probation officers and other court services staff are not responsible for determining whether or not parties who request court-appointed counsel are indigent.