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Advocating for Children: North Carolina's Guardian Ad Litem Program

Record #:
18400
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Abstract:
In 1977, the North Carolina legislature allowed children a voice in court for the first time through the appointment of a guardian ad litem, an attorney to represent a child in the case child abuse and neglect. In 1979, the law required the appointment of an attorney to serve as guardian ad litem. Unlike most nationwide statues, North Carolina's lists the specific duties of the person appointed.
Source:
Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 51 Issue 1, Summer 1985, p16-19, il