California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 808 — Child custody: appointment of counsel.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law authorizes the court, if the court determines that it would be in the best interest of the minor child, to appoint private counsel to represent the interests of the child in a custody or visitation proceeding, provided that the court and counsel comply with specified California Rules of Court, including continuing education and training requirements in certain subjects, such as representation of a child in custody and visitation proceedings. Upon entering an appearance on behalf of a child, existing law requires counsel to continue to represent that child unless relieved by the court upon substitution of other counsel by the court or for cause. This bill would authorize the court to appoint private counsel who does not meet those continuing education and training requirements to represent the interests of the child in a child custody or visitation proceeding if the court determines that an attorney who meets the continuing education and training requirements is not available and the appointment is in the best interests of the child.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

  10. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Cunningham · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Cunningham

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 808 do?
Existing law authorizes the court, if the court determines that it would be in the best interest of the minor child, to appoint private counsel to represent the interests of the child in a custody or visitation proceeding, provided that the court and counsel comply with specified California Rules of Court, including continuing education and training requirements in certain subjects, such as representation of a child in custody and visitation proceedings. Upon entering an appearance on behalf of a child, existing law requires counsel to continue to represent that child unless relieved by the court upon substitution of other counsel by the court or for cause. This bill would authorize the court to appoint private counsel who does not meet those continuing education and training requirements to represent the interests of the child in a child custody or visitation proceeding if the court determines that an attorney who meets the continuing education and training requirements is not available and the appointment is in the best interests of the child.
Who sponsors AB 808?
AB 808 is sponsored by Cunningham.
What is the current status of AB 808?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 808?
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