Massachusetts General Laws ch. 215 sec. 56B – Contempt proceedings involving child care, custody or maintenance; guardian ad litem; appointment
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Section 56B. Any judge of a probate court may appoint a guardian ad litem to institute contempt proceedings under the provisions of section thirty-four A against any party for failure to obey judgments of the probate court involving care, custody or maintenance of minor children, and said guardian ad litem may personally serve throughout the commonwealth any summons or capias incidental to the enforcement of this section. The compensation shall be fixed by the court and shall be paid by the commonwealth, together with any expense approved by the court, upon certificate by the judge to the state treasurer. The state police, local police and probation officers shall assist the guardian ad litem so appointed, upon his request.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 215 sec. 56B
- 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.
- Probate: Proving a will
- Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.