1998 Florida Code
TITLE V JUDICIAL BRANCH
Chapter 39 Proceedings Relating To Children
PART X GUARDIANS AD LITEM AND GUARDIAN ADVOCATES (ss. 39.820-39.8295)
39.820 Definitions.
39.820 Definitions.--As used in this part, the term:
(1) "Guardian ad litem" as referred to in any civil or criminal proceeding includes the following: a certified guardian ad litem program, a duly certified volunteer, a staff attorney, contract attorney, or certified pro bono attorney working on behalf of a guardian ad litem or the program; staff members of a program office; a court-appointed attorney; or a responsible adult who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a proceeding as provided for by law, including, but not limited to, this chapter, who is a party to any judicial proceeding as a representative of the child, and who serves until discharged by the court.
(2) "Guardian advocate" means a person appointed by the court to act on behalf of a drug dependent newborn pursuant to the provisions of this part.
History.--s. 101, ch. 98-403.
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