§3306. Right to counsel
1. Notice and appointment.
A. At a juvenile's first appearance before the court, the juvenile and the juvenile's parent or parents, guardian or legal custodian must be fully advised by the court of their constitutional and legal rights, including the juvenile's right to be represented by counsel at every stage of the proceedings. At every subsequent appearance before the court, the juvenile must be advised of the juvenile's right to be represented by counsel. [PL 2019, c. 525, §15 (AMD).]
B. If the juvenile requests an attorney and if the juvenile and the juvenile's parent or parents, guardian or legal custodian are found to be without sufficient financial means, counsel must be appointed by the court. [PL 2019, c. 525, §15 (AMD).]
C. The court may appoint counsel without a request under paragraph B if the court determines representation by counsel necessary to protect the interests of the juvenile. [PL 2019, c. 525, §15 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 525, §15 (AMD).]
2. State's attorney. The district attorney or the attorney general shall represent the State in all proceedings under this chapter.
[PL 1977, c. 520, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 520, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 664, §25 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 525, §15 (AMD).
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