California Welfare and Institutions Code 356.5 – A child advocate appointed by the court to represent the interests of …
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A child advocate appointed by the court to represent the interests of a dependent child in a proceeding under this chapter shall have the same duties and responsibilities as a guardian ad litem and shall be trained by and function under the auspices of a court appointed special advocate guardian ad litem program, formed and operating under the guidelines established by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association.
(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1341, Sec. 2.)
Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 356.5
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.