Section 19-1-201 - Legislative intent(1)(a) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that quality representation for children requires legal expertise and thorough case monitoring.(b) The work of community volunteers has been proven to be effective in addressing the needs of children. Partnerships between guardians ad litem and community volunteers can enhance the quality of representation for children.(c) The general assembly further finds and declares that the state should promote volunteerism and the exercise of responsible citizenship to enable members of local communities to become advocates for children.(2) Therefore, the general assembly hereby authorizes the creation of volunteer court-appointed special advocate (CASA) programs in order to enhance the quality of representation of children.L. 96: Entire part added, p. 1090, § 4, effective May 23. L. 2003: (2) amended, p. 754, § 5, effective March 25.