HF 1262

1st Engrossment - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to family law; providing for a comprehensive family court process study.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY COURT PROCESS STUDY.
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new text begin The Supreme Court shall convene a study group to conduct an evaluation of family
court processes in Minnesota. The evaluation must consider the processes, programs,
and legal mechanisms available to individuals involved in family disputes, and include
consideration of best practice models from other states. In appointing members to the
study group, the Supreme Court must ensure that the viewpoint of academics and policy
analysts, judges, court administrators, litigants, attorneys, relevant state and local agencies,
and other interested parties are represented. The study group must report to the legislature
on its recommendations for improving the efficiency, functionality, and accessibility of
family court processes no later than January 15, 2009.
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