Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.

Summary

The bill establishes a Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and an Office to oversee the appointment and payment of attorneys for low‑income parents and children involved in child‑welfare proceedings. The commission will set standards for attorney qualifications, caseload limits, indigency definitions, and rates of pay, and will manage a roster of eligible counsel. It is intended to improve the quality and consistency of legal aid for families in the child‑welfare system.

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