Cal. Welf. and Inst. Code § 356.5

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 356.5 - Duties and responsibilities of child advocate

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.

Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 356.5

Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1341, Sec. 2.