Michigan Compiled Laws Act 33 Of 1980 Reimbursement Of Legal Costs Of Foster Parents (722.161 - 722.163)

AN ACT to provide for the reimbursement of certain legal costs of foster parents; to provide for the recognition and nonrecognition of certain causes of action against foster parents and legal guardians; and to prescribe powers and duties of the department of social services.

History: 1980, Act 33, Imd. Eff. Mar. 11, 1980 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 233, Eff. Aug. 1, 1988

Section 722.161 Reimbursement Of Certain Legal Costs Of Foster Parents; Conditions.
(1) The department of social services may reimburse a foster parent for the costs of legal counsel when an action is commenced against the...
Section 722.162 Defenses; Liability.
(1) This act shall not be construed to defeat, deny, or diminish a defense otherwise available to a foster parent or to a foster...
Section 722.163 Action Against Foster Parent Or Legal Guardian For Injuries; “legal Guardian” Defined.
(1) A foster child may maintain an action against his or her foster parent who is licensed under Act No. 116 of the Public...

Last modified: October 10, 2016