Rule 4.5. Consultation with Child Regarding Proposed Permanency Plan and/or Transition Plan

Category: Rules of The Circuit Court -- Family Division Section: SECTION 1 -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

The child’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), guardian ad litem  (GAL), and/or attorney, shall consult in an age-appropriate manner with the child about the child’s views of the proposed permanency plan and/or transition plan.  The CASA, GAL or attorney shall report about the consultation to the court in writing and/or orally at a permanency hearing.  Such consultation shall not preclude the child, at the child’s own request or the request of the Court, from attending and/or being heard at a permanency hearing.

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