HB 24-1102

House Bill 24-1102 changes the requirements for people appointed to lead certain legal offices in Colorado. Previously, these directors had to be licensed lawyers with at least five years of experience. Now, they can either already have a law license or get one within six months after being appointed. This bill affects those who are appointed as directors of the Office of the Child's Representative and the Alternate Defense Counsel. The governor signed it into law on April 11, 2024, and it will take effect on August 7, 2024.

Official Summary

Current law requires the director of the office of the child's representative and the alternate defense counsel (directors) to be licensed to practice law in Colorado for at least 5 years prior to being appointed as the director of the respective offices and requires the director of the respondent parents' counsel to have 5 years of experience as a licensed attorney prior to being appointed as the director of the respondent parents' counsel. The act removes the requirement that the directors of the office of the child's representative and the alternate defense counsel be licensed to practice law in Colorado prior to their appointment and requires the directors to either be licensed to practice law in Colorado at the time of the appointment or be able to become licensed to practice law in Colorado within 6 months after the appointment. APPROVED by Governor April 11, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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