Me. Stat. tit. 4 § 1552

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1552 - Children's guardians
1.Guardian ad litem roster. The division shall assist the Chief Judge of the District Court in the establishment and maintenance of a roster of guardians ad litem pursuant to section 1553.

[2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]

2.Administration of guardians ad litem under Title 19-A. For guardians ad litem appointed under Title 19-A, the division shall assist the Chief Judge of the District Court in:
A. Establishing standardized billing, itemization requirements and time reporting processes for all guardians ad litem; [2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]
B. Establishing guidelines for preparation of required reports; and [2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]
C. Collecting, maintaining and reporting data about orders of appointment, submission of required reports, caseloads and other information as directed by the Chief Judge of the District Court. [2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]

[2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]

3.Staff. The State Court Administrator shall provide necessary professional and clerical or other staff and logistical support to the division within the limit of funds available.

[2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]

4.Public information. The division shall provide public information about the role of guardians ad litem, how to provide comments about a guardian ad litem and the complaint process established pursuant to section 1557.

[2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]

5.Effective date. This section takes effect January 1, 2015.

[2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]

4 M.R.S. § 1552

Added by 2013, c. 406,§ 1, eff. 10/9/2013.