§1551. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).] 1. Division. “Division” means the Family Division within the District Court established in section 183. [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).] 2. Guardian ad litem. “Guardian ad litem” […]
§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. [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).] 2. Administration of guardians ad litem under Title 19-A. For guardians ad litem […]
§1553. Roster of guardians ad litem Rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court govern the establishment and maintenance of a roster of guardians ad litem. The rules must address: [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).] 1. Application process. The process for applying to be included on the roster, including application forms; [PL 2013, […]
§1554. Guardian ad litem responsibilities 1. Role of guardian ad litem. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to provide information to assist the court in determining the best interests of the child involved in the determination of parental rights and responsibilities and guardianship of a minor under Title 18‑C, in the determination of […]
§1555. Appointment of guardians ad litem in Title 18-C and Title 19-A cases 1. Appointment of guardian ad litem. In proceedings to determine parental rights and responsibilities and guardianship of a minor under Title 18‑C and in contested proceedings pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 904, 1653 or 1803 in which a minor child is involved, […]
§1556. Appointment of guardian ad litem in child protection cases under Title 22 1. Appointment of guardian ad litem. An order appointing a guardian ad litem pursuant to Title 22, section 4005 must specify the terms and conditions of the appointment as provided in Title 22, this chapter and rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial […]
§1557. Complaint process 1. Rules. The Supreme Judicial Court shall provide by rule for a complaint process concerning guardians ad litem appointed under Title 18‑C, Title 19‑A and Title 22 that provides for at least the following: A. The ability of a party to make a complaint before the final judgment as well as […]
§1558. Repeal (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 138, §1 (RP).
