§ 9-27-702. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, “parent” means the same as under § 9-27-303, and “parent” also includes a guardian as defined under § 9-27-303 and a custodian as defined under § 9-27-303.
§ 9-27-703. Commission for Parent Counsel
(a) (1) (A) There is created a Commission for Parent Counsel consisting of seven (7) members appointed to serve six-year staggered terms, each of whom shall serve until a qualified successor is appointed. (B) The membership of the Commission for Parent Counsel shall be appointed in the following manner: (i) Three (3) members appointed by […]
§ 9-27-704. Powers and duties of the Commission for Parent Counsel — Funding formula — Liability
(a) (1) The Commission for Parent Counsel shall enter into contracts with attorneys in order to provide counsel required by the circuit court in certain cases in the juvenile division of circuit court for a parent of a minor subject to a juvenile case. (2) The Commission for Parent Counsel may employ or enter into […]
§ 9-27-705. Rulemaking permitted
The Commission for Parent Counsel may establish rules not otherwise addressed by this subchapter for its own governing for the administrative affairs of the commission and to effectuate the intent of this subchapter.
§ 9-27-701. Legislative intent
It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for representation for parents of a minor who is the subject of a dependency-neglect case in the juvenile division of circuit court.