8-523. Special advocate program

A. The court appointed special advocate program is established in the administrative office of the supreme court. The program shall establish local special advocate programs in each county. The supreme court shall adopt rules prescribing the establishment of local programs and the minimum performance standards of these programs.

B. The supreme court shall employ administrative and other personnel it determines are necessary to properly administer the program and to monitor local program performance.

C. Special advocate program personnel are not civilly or criminally liable for good faith actions they take in connection with their responsibilities.