An investigation of abuse at the private ranch of a polygamous sect is moving to a Texas courthouse this week as the state argues to retain custody of 416 children removed from their parents. Texas bar officials say more than 350 attorneys from across the state have volunteered to represent the children for free."The size, the scope of this effort is unprecedented," attorney Guy Choate said. "It's terribly important to the State Bar of Texas that everyone have access to justice."
Child welfare laws require each child in state custody to have an attorney.
A scheduling hearing to determine which cases will be addressed first and other procedural issues was set for Monday. A judge was to begin addressing custody issues at a hearing Thursday.
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