A bill for an act relating to legal representation for children who are placed in, or may be placed in, foster care.(Formerly HF 373.)

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This bill changes the rules for legal representation for children in foster care. It requires courts to appoint lawyers and guardians for children under ten years old in foster care cases. For children ten and older, courts must appoint a lawyer. The bill also ensures legal representation continues even if the initial reason for foster care is resolved, and clarifies the duties and powers of these legal representatives.

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