The bill aims to eliminate fees and costs associated with the appointment of an attorney for minors in legal proceedings. It amends existing statutes to specify that no court may assess fees or costs against a minor or their custodial parent for court-appointed legal services provided on behalf of the minor. Additionally, it repeals a provision related to the reimbursement of counsel fees, thereby ensuring that minors and their custodial parents are not financially burdened by the costs of legal representation.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the determination of a person's need for legal services by removing references to the financial obligations of a minor's custodial parent or other support obligations. It clarifies that the court will assess the minor's ability to pay for legal services without considering the financial situation of their custodial parent. The act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-6-106, 14-6-222, 14-6-235