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.

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(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.)