Supreme Court Rules - Rule 115 - Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of The Circuit Court - Part I. Rules Relating to all Juvenile Proceedings - Representation by Counsel: Right to Counsel

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		Section/Rule:	115.01
Subject:	Rule 115 - Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of The Circuit Court - Part I. Rules Relating to all Juvenile Proceedings - Representation by Counsel	Publication / Adopted Date:	May 20, 2009
Topic:	Right to Counsel	Revised / Effective Date:	January 1, 2010

115.01 RIGHT TO COUNSEL

A party is entitled to be represented by counsel in all proceedings.

b. A juvenile may waive the right to counsel in a proceeding under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, only with the approval of the court.
c. Waiver of counsel by a juvenile may be withdrawn at any stage of a proceeding under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, in which event the court shall appoint counsel for the juvenile if required by Rule 115.02a.
(Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.)