An Act requiring the documentation of child counsel appointments

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An Act requiring the documentation of child counsel appointments

An Act requiring the documentation of child counsel appointments By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act requiring the documentation of child counsel appointments By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 204) of Donald R.
• Berthiaume, Jr., relative to the Department of Children and Families providing official documentation of child counsel appointments.
• Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Official Summary Text

An Act requiring the documentation of child counsel appointments
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 204) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to the Department of Children and Families providing official documentation of child counsel appointments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.204

Section 29 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:- Counsel under the department shall meet on a quarterly basis with any child currently in the custody of the department. The department shall provide official documentation, which shall be subject to approval to any relevant commission, social worker, foster parent, or guardian to confirm the validity of said quarterly meeting. Counsel shall present documentation prior to compensation for said quarterly meetings.

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