Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 238 of 1975 - Child Protection Law (722.621 - 722.638)
Section 722.630 - Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem.

Sec. 10.
In each case filed under this act in which judicial proceedings are necessary, the court shall appoint a lawyer-guardian ad litem to represent the child. A lawyer-guardian ad litem represents the child and has powers and duties in relation to that representation as set forth in section 17d of chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.17d. All provisions of section 17d of chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.17d, apply to a lawyer-guardian ad litem appointed under this act.
History: 1975, Act 238, Eff. Oct. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 483, Eff. Mar. 1, 1999

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Chapter 722 - Children

Act 238 of 1975 - Child Protection Law (722.621 - 722.638)

Section 722.621 - Short Title.

Section 722.622 - Definitions.

Section 722.623 - Individual Required to Report Child Abuse or Neglect; Report by Telephone or Online Reporting System; Written Report; Contents; Transmitting Report to Centralized Intake; Copies to Prosecuting Attorney and Probate Court; Conditions...

Section 722.623a - Knowledge or Suspicion of Alcohol, Controlled Substance, or Metabolite of Controlled Substance in Body of Newborn Infant; Report Required; Exception.

Section 722.624 - Persons Permitted to Report Child Abuse or Neglect.

Section 722.625 - Identity of Reporting Person; Confidentiality; Disclosure; Immunity; Good Faith Presumed.

Section 722.626 - Detention of Child in Temporary Protective Custody; Preliminary Hearing; Examinations; Report; Medical Evaluation.

Section 722.627 - Availability of Confidential Record; Closed Court Proceeding Not Required; Release of Reports Compiled by Law Enforcement Agency; Information Obtained by Citizen Review Panel; Release or Inspection of Documents From Another Agency o...

Section 722.627a - Availability of Information, Reports, and Records to Legislature; Disclosure of or Keeping Confidential Information as Misdemeanor.

Section 722.627b - Child Fatality Review Team; Membership; Review of Child Fatality; Training and Orientation; Creation of Advisory Committee; Review by Citizen Review Panel; Annual Report; Transmission of Report to Governor and Legislature; Disclosu...

Section 722.627c - Release of Information From Child Protective Services Records or Case in Which Child Has Died; Decision by Director; Determination.

Section 722.627d - Release of Information by Director; Preliminary Decision to Release or Deny Information; Extension of Time Period; Evidence.

Section 722.627e - Release of Information by Director; Prohibitions.

Section 722.627f - Release of Information by Director; Preliminary Decision to Release or Deny Request; Notice; Final Decision; Writing; Right to Appeal.

Section 722.627g - Release of Information by Director; Individuals to Be Notified; Wyatt's Law.

Section 722.627h - Appeal of Director's Decision.

Section 722.627i - Fee; Federal Assurances and Waivers.

Section 722.627j - Statewide Electronic Case Management System; Classification of Confirmed Cases; Placement on Central Registry; Motion for Removal; Notification; Requirements; Request for Amendment of Report; Hearing; Expungement; Death of Perpetra...

Section 722.627k - Death of Child Under Court Jurisdiction; Notification to Legislator and Children's Ombudsman.

Section 722.627l - Statewide Electronic Case Management System; Administrative Review for Expungement.

Section 722.628 - Referring Report or Commencing Investigation; Informing Parent or Legal Guardian of Investigation; Duties of Department; Assistance of and Cooperation With Law Enforcement Officials; Procedures; Procedures by Prosecuting Attorney; C...

Section 722.628a - Execution of Notices by Prosecuting Attorney of Individuals Bound Over to Circuit Court for Certain Crimes; Notification Upon Final Disposition; Confidentiality.

Section 722.628b - Referral of Case to Prosecuting Attorney; Review.

Section 722.628c - Interview With Child.

Section 722.628d - Categories and Departmental Response.

Section 722.628e - Investigation Checklist.

Section 722.629 - Multidisciplinary Services; Biennial Report; Continuing Education Programs; Dissemination of Information.

Section 722.629a - Annual Report.

Section 722.630 - Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem.

Section 722.631 - Privileged Communications.

Section 722.632 - Report to Law Enforcement Officials or Probate Court.

Section 722.632a - Investigations by Hospital, School, or Other Agency.

Section 722.632b - Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children; Creation; Appointment; Qualifications; Officer; Meetings; Recommendations; Consultation; Compensation; Abolishment; Child Excused From Participating in Information-Gathering Eff...

Section 722.633 - Failure to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect; Damages; Violation as Misdemeanor; Unauthorized Dissemination of Information as Misdemeanor; Civil Liability; Maintaining Report or Record Required to Be Expunged as Misdemeanor; F...

Section 722.634 - Religious Beliefs.

Section 722.635 - Repeal of MCL 722.571 to 722.575.

Section 722.636 - Effective Date.

Section 722.637 - Submission of Petition for Authorization Under MCL 712a.2; Exception.

Section 722.638 - Submission of Petition for Authorization Under MCL 712a.2; Conditions; Request for Termination of Parental Rights; Conference.