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§ 7B-2000 – Juvenile's right to counsel; presumption of indigence.

7B-2000. Juvenile’s right to counsel; presumption of indigence. (a) A juvenile alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the court has the right to be represented by counsel in all proceedings. Counsel for the juvenile shall be appointed in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services, unless counsel is retained for […]

§ 7B-2001 – Appointment of guardian.

7B-2001. Appointment of guardian. In any case when no parent, guardian, or custodian appears in a hearing with the juvenile or when the court finds it would be in the best interests of the juvenile, the court may appoint a guardian of the person for the juvenile. The guardian shall operate under the supervision of […]

§ 7B-2002 – Payment of court-appointed attorney.

7B-2002. Payment of court-appointed attorney. An attorney appointed pursuant to G.S. 7B-2000 or pursuant to any other provision of this Subchapter shall be paid a reasonable fee in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services. The court may require payment of the attorneys’ fees from a person other than the juvenile […]