California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 103

WIC § 103 Effective Jan 1, 2016Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)Persons acting as a CASA shall be individuals who have demonstrated an interest in children and their welfare. Each CASA shall participate in a training course conducted under the rules and regulations adopted by the Judicial Council and in ongoing training and supervision throughout his or her involvement in the program. Each CASA shall be evaluated before and after initial training to determine his or her fitness for these responsibilities. Ongoing training shall be provided at least monthly.

(b)Each CASA shall commit a minimum of one year of service to a child until a permanent placement is achieved for the child or until relieved by the court, whichever is first. At the end of each year of service, the CASA, with the approval of the court, may recommit for an additional year.

(c)A CASA shall have no associations that create a conflict of interest with his or her duties as a CASA.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 71, Sec. 3. (AB 424) Effective January 1, 2016.