TITLE 14
Delinquent and Dependent Children
CHAPTER 14-1
Proceedings in Family Court
SECTION 14-1-35.1
§ 14-1-35.1 Child advocate as guardian of
estate of child in certain circumstances Plan for disbursement of funds.
(a) Subject to the provisions of § 14-1-35, the office of the child
advocate shall be the guardian of the estate of any child for whose benefit a
judgment for compensation or order approving a settlement for compensation is
entered by the court pursuant to the provisions of § 12-25-3, to be held
by that office in accordance with the requirements of § 42-73-9.1.
(b) Upon the termination of proceedings instituted under this
chapter, the child advocate shall formulate a plan for the disbursement of
compensation for the sole benefit of the child, whether before or at the age of
majority, which plan shall be presented to and approved by the family court.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1992, ch. 317, § 4.)
