2009 Alabama Code
Title 26 — INFANTS AND INCOMPETENTS.
Chapter 14 — REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
Section 26-14-11 Appointment of attorney to represent child.

Section 26-14-11

Appointment of attorney to represent child.

In every case involving an abused or neglected child which results in a judicial proceeding, an attorney shall be appointed to represent the child in such proceedings. Such attorney will represent the rights, interests, welfare, and well-being of the child, and serve as guardian ad litem for the child.

(Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)

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