SB17-177
Children's Code Definition Of Special Respondent
Concerning amending the definition of "special respondent" in the children's code to allow a person to be voluntarily joined in a dependency or neglect proceeding.
Session:
2017 Regular Session
Subjects:
Bill Summary
Children & Domestic Matters
Courts & Judicial
The current definition of 'special respondent' in the Children's Code only allows a party to be involuntarily joined in a dependency or neglect proceeding. The bill amends that definition to allow a party to be voluntarily joined in a dependency or neglect proceeding.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)