42 U.S.C. § 13012
Section 13012 · Purpose
Amended 4 times on record
Applied in 1 court decisions — leading case John D. Berntson v. Indiana Division of Family and Children, Indiana Department of Family and Social Services (1998)
Most recently applied in John D. Berntson v. Indiana Division of Family and Children, Indiana Department of Family and Social Services (October 1998)
The purpose of this subchapter is to ensure that by January 1, 2015, a court-appointed special advocate shall be available to every victim of child abuse or neglect in the United States that needs such an advocate.
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Amendments
2013—Pub. L. 113–4 substituted “January 1, 2015” for “January 1, 2010”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–162 substituted “January 1, 2010” for “January 1, 1995”.
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 made technical amendment to reference to this subchapter to correct reference to corresponding provision of original act.
Effective Date of 2013 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 113–4 not effective until the beginning of the fiscal year following Mar. 7, 2013, see section 4 of Pub. L. 113–4, set out as a note under section 2261 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.