Parental rights; final orders for termination are appealed directly to Court of Appeals. (HB748)

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√	Introduced
X	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	Became Law

Description

Termination of parental rights; juvenile court as court of record. Provides that final orders involving the termination of parental rights and the approval of permanency plans with the goal of adoption entered by the juvenile and domestic relations district court are appealed directly to the Court of Appeals. The bill further establishes that the juvenile court functions as a court of record in such cases. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

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2 votes

Bill Text

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