Guardian ad litem; standards for those appointed in custody & visitation cases, certification form. (HB1241)
Introduced By
Del. Riley Ingram (R-Hopewell)
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
Standards for guardians ad litem appointed in custody and visitation cases; certification form; substitute judges in custody and visitation proceedings. The bill requires a guardian ad litem appointed in a custody or visitation case to submit to the court a form certifying that he has complied with all applicable standards. The bill directs the Judicial Council of Virginia, in conjunction with the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Bar Association, to promulgate such a form by July 1, 2017. The bill prohibits a substitute judge from presiding over any custody, visitation, or support proceeding held in a juvenile and domestic relations district court. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/19/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16104020D |
| 01/19/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/21/2016 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law |
| 02/01/2016 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2017 |
| 02/03/2016 | Continued to 2017 in Courts of Justice |
| 12/01/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
This bill could help many children receive better court outcomes and suffer less trauma.