House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.
Repeals Sections 2 and 3 of SL 2013-111, concerning hearings involving foster care and the foster care ombudsman.
Amends GS 7B-906.1 (Review and permanency planning hearing), providing that the clerk will also issue a notice of a permanency planning hearing at least 15 days in advance to the foster care ombudsman. Provides that at any permanency planning hearing the court will consider information from the foster care ombudsman that will aid in its review.
Provides that the act applies only to Gaston County.
AMEND GASTON FOSTER CARE OMBUDSMAN PROG.
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AN ACT TO AMEND THE FOSTER CARE OMBUDSMAN PILOT PROGRAM IN GASTON COUNTY.Intro. by Torbett.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 30 2015)
Bill History:
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Wed, 28 Jan 2015 House: Filed
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Wed, 28 Jan 2015 House: Filed
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Thu, 29 Jan 2015 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 29 Jan 2015 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 16 Mar 2015 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Mon, 16 Mar 2015 House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary IV
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Wed, 25 Mar 2015 House: Reptd Fav Com Sub 2
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Wed, 25 Mar 2015 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Wed, 25 Mar 2015 House: Placed On Cal For 03/26/2015
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Thu, 26 Mar 2015 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Thu, 26 Mar 2015 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 26 Mar 2015 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 12 (2015-2016)Summary date: Mar 25 2015 - View Summary
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Bill H 12 (2015-2016)Summary date: Mar 16 2015 - View Summary
Amends Section 1(c) of SL 2013-111, regarding the Foster Care Ombudsman Pilot Program in Gaston County, providing that the foster care ombudsman must, when a juvenile is placed in foster care following a disposition order under GS 7B-905, be a party in all actions under GS 7B-906.1 (previously required to be a party in all actions under GS 7B-906 and GS 7B-907). Provides that Gaston County can designate an attorney to assist the ombudsman, if requested by the ombudsman (previously, Gaston County was required to designate an attorney if requested as specified). Adds language that allows the ombudsman to be allowed to participate in any meeting or court hearing regarding the juvenile prior to disposition, if requested by the parent or juvenile. Provides that the ombudsman must have access to case files regarding any juvenile in the care of the Department of Social Services who has been placed in foster care. Makes a technical change. Provides that an ombudsman can assist pre-adoptive parents or a relative of the juvenile with matters concerning the case if so requested by the pre-adoptive parent or relative.
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Bill H 12 (2015-2016)Summary date: Jan 28 2015 - View Summary
As title indicates.
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House committee substitute to the 1st edition changes the long and short titles. The original titles are as follows:
REMOVE SUNSET/FOSTER CARE OMBUDSMAN PROG.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE SUNSET ON THE FOSTER CARE OMBUDSMAN PILOT PROGRAM IN GASTON COUNTY.