39.820 Definitions. - Florida Statutes

39.820 Definitions.

As used in this part, the term:

   (1) “Guardian ad litem” as referred to in any civil or criminal proceeding includes the following: a certified guardian ad litem program, a duly certified volunteer, a staff attorney, contract attorney, or certified pro bono attorney working on behalf of a guardian ad litem or the program; staff members of a program office; a court-appointed attorney; or a responsible adult who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a proceeding as provided for by law, including, but not limited to, this chapter, who is a party to any judicial proceeding as a representative of the child, and who serves until discharged by the court.

   (2) “Guardian advocate” means a person appointed by the court to act on behalf of a drug dependent newborn pursuant to the provisions of this part.

History. s. 101, ch. 98-403.