HB 5932

Abstract

Amends the Bill of Rights for Children. Provides that if a petition is filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 alleging that a minor is an abused, neglected, or dependent minor, the person filing the petition shall inform the minor, if capable of understanding, and his or her parents or custodian that the court will appoint a guardian ad litem to protect the minor's interests if the minor is alleged to be an abused or neglected child or is alleged to be the victim of a sex offense and that charges have been filed against a defendant in court and that such minor is the alleged victim of the acts of the defendant in the commission of such offense. Provides that the person filing the petition shall inform the minor, if capable of understanding, and his or her parents or custodian, that the court may appoint a guardian ad litem if there may be a conflict of interest between the minor and his or her parents or other custodian or that it is in the minor's best interest that such guardian ad litem be appointed.