Rule 207 Appointment of Guardian ad Litem, Court Appointed Special

Part XIV: Child Dependency, Neglect and Abuse Proceedings

Rule Text

Advocate, or counsel for the child.

(a) The Court shall appoint an attorney authorized to practice law in this state or a Court Appointed Special Advocate (“CASA”) to represent the best interests of the child.

(b) The Court may appoint an attorney authorized to practice law in this state to represent the wishes of the child.

Amendment history: Amended Jan. 28, 2015, effective Apr. 20, 2015.