2021 Regular Session SB 202

• At the request of: (at the request of Senate Interim Committee on Judiciary)
• Bill Title: Relating to appointment of legal counsel for certain persons in protective proceedings.

Catchline/Summary

Requires court, under certain circumstances, to appoint legal counsel for respondent or protected person in protective proceeding. Requires payment for appointed counsel from guardianship or conservatorship estate of respondent or protected person or at state expense. Provides for phase-in among counties over three-year period beginning in 2022. Directs certain county circuit courts to make annual reports regarding protective proceeding statistics to Judicial Department. Directs Judicial Department to present results of reports in report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary. Sunsets reporting requirement on January 2, 2025.

• Fiscal Impact: May Have Fiscal Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued
• Revenue Impact: May Have Revenue Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued
• Current Location: In Senate Committee
• Current Committee: Senate Committee On Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation