Sec. 3. (a) Before complying with the other requirements of this section, the juvenile court shall first determine whether counsel has been:
(1) waived under IC 31-32-5; or
(2) previously obtained.
(b) If counsel has not been waived or previously obtained, the juvenile court shall appoint counsel under IC 31-32-4.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
Chapter 12. Initial Hearing and Issuance of Summons
31-37-12-1. Application of Chapter
31-37-12-3. Representation by Counsel; Waiver; Appointment
31-37-12-4. Waiver of Jurisdiction
31-37-12-6. Duty to Inform Parent or Guardian of Estate of Effect of Adjudication
31-37-12-7. Child's Admission or Denial of Allegations
31-37-12-8. Procedure Following Admission of Allegations by Child
31-37-12-9. Dispositional Hearing; Factfinding Hearing; Consent