Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 1552 – Children’s guardians
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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).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 1552
- Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Division: means the Family Division within the District Court established in section 183. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 1551
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian ad litem: means a person appointed as the court's agent to represent the best interests of one or more children pursuant to Title 18?C, section 1?111, Title 19?A, section 1507 or Title 22, section 4005. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 1551
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; [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
B. Establishing guidelines for preparation of required reports; and [PL 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. [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 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.
[PL 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.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
5. Effective date. This section takes effect January 1, 2015.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).