Bill
HB 1485
Court appointed counsel for certain minors.
2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Earl Harris and 2 co-sponsors
Indiana bill mandates court-appointed counsel for minors in specified legal proceedings to ensure constitutional representation and protect vulnerable youth interests.
Representative Harris added as coauthor
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