Protecting Nevada's Children- SB 292 PDF Print E-mail
Adopts the Uniform Representation of Children in Abuse, Neglect, and Custody Proceedings Act
SB 292
Sponsored by: Senator Care
BILL STATUS: April 21, 2009- Passed in Senate (Yeas: 12, Nays: 9). In Assembly Committee on Judiciary. May 16, 2009-Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.3, no further action allowed

Senate Bill 292 would adopt the Uniform Representation of Children in Abuse, Neglect, and Custody Proceedings Act. This Act requires a court to appoint either a best interests attorney or a child’s attorney during an abuse and neglect proceeding or a proceeding for the termination of parental rights.

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