First Adopted: May 20, 2009
Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2010
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
115.01 | Right to Counsel
a. 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c. Waiver of counsel by a juvenile may be withdrawn at any stage of a proceeding under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, in which event the court shall appoint counsel for the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, effective January 1, 2010.)