42 U.S. Code § 13012 - Purpose

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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.


(Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 216,Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4794; Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40156(a)(2),Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1923; Pub. L. 109–162, title I, § 112(b),Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2986; Pub. L. 113–4, title I, § 106(1),Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 77.)

2013—Pub. L. 113–4substituted “January 1, 2015” for “January 1, 2010”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–162substituted “January 1, 2010” for “January 1, 1995”.
1994—Pub. L. 103–322made technical amendment to reference to this subchapter to correct reference to corresponding provision of original act.
Effective Date of 2013 Amendment





42 USCDescription of ChangeSession YearPublic LawStatutes at Large
§ 130122013113-4 [Sec.] 106(1)127 Stat. 77

