HB1485

Court appointed counsel for certain minors.

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Summary

Court appointed counsel for certain minors. Provides that courts are required to appoint counsel for eligible children with certain exceptions. Provides that a county may seek reimbursement up to 100% for expenditures related to attorney services for eligible children. Requires the commission on court appointed attorneys to: (1) establish certain guidelines for counties to be eligible for reimbursement from the public defense fund; and (2) make a report to the legislative council and budget committee not later than December 1, 2026, regarding the 100% reimbursement for attorney services provided to eligible children. Makes an appropriation.

Authors

Authored by Representative OlthoffCoauthored by Representative Harris

Fiscal Outlook

Title Description Date View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #2: Introduced2025-01-17 Click To View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Introduced2025-01-14 Click To View

History

Date Chamber Action
2025-02-13HouseRepresentative Harris added as coauthor
2025-01-30HouseRepresentative Harris removed as coauthor
2025-01-27HouseRepresentative Lauer added as coauthor
2025-01-21HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
2025-01-21HouseAuthored by Representative Olthoff
2025-01-21HouseCoauthored by Representative Harris