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31-32-4-1. Persons Entitled to Representation by Counsel

Sec. 1. The following persons are entitled to be represented by counsel: (1) A child charged with a delinquent act, as provided by IC 31-32-2-2. (2) A parent, in a proceeding to terminate the parent-child relationship, as provided by IC 31-32-2-5. (3) Any other person designated by law. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-6-3-1(b) part; 31-6-3-2(c) part; […]

31-32-4-2. Court Appointment of Counsel to Represent Child

Sec. 2. (a) If: (1) a child alleged to be a delinquent child does not have an attorney who may represent the child without a conflict of interest; and (2) the child has not lawfully waived the child’s right to counsel under IC 31-32-5 (or IC 31-6-7-3 before its repeal); the juvenile court shall appoint […]

31-32-4-3. Court Appointment of Counsel to Represent Parent

Sec. 3. (a) If: (1) a parent in proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship does not have an attorney who may represent the parent without a conflict of interest; and (2) the parent has not lawfully waived the parent’s right to counsel under IC 31-32-5 (or IC 31-6-7-3 before its repeal); the juvenile court shall […]

31-32-4-4. Payment for Counsel

Sec. 4. Payment for counsel shall be made under IC 31-40. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-2(c).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.