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MA S862
MA S862Relative to improving training for child advocates to recognize indicators of domestic violence
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to improve training for child advocates to recognize indictors of domestic violence. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve training for child advocates, known as guardians ad litem, to better recognize indicators of domestic violence. It requires that all child custody cases referred to a guardian ad litem include a domestic violence screening assessment, where a judge will review the parties' records for any prior civil or criminal history of domestic violence. Additionally, appointed guardians ad litem must complete a minimum of 24 hours of professional development training, including at least 8 hours of training on domestic violence indicators from an approved organization. The bill also allows for formal complaints about a guardian ad litem's competency to be filed with a judge in private.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S862 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S862.pdf |
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