41-5-1411. Appointment of guardian ad litem. The court at any stage of a proceeding on a petition under this chapter may appoint a guardian ad litem for a youth if the youth does not have a parent or guardian appearing on the youth's behalf or if the parent's or guardian's interests conflict with those of the youth. A party to the proceeding or an employee or representative of a party may not be appointed as guardian ad litem.
History: En. 10-1218 by Sec. 18, Ch. 329, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 100, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 571, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 10-1218(4); Sec. 41-5-512, MCA 1995; redes. 41-5-1411 by Sec. 47, Ch. 286, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1599, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 14. Formal Proceeding -- Procedure
41-5-1401. Petition -- county attorney -- procedure -- release from custody
41-5-1402. Petition -- form and content
41-5-1405. Disqualification of judges
41-5-1406. through 41-5-1410 reserved
41-5-1411. Appointment of guardian ad litem
41-5-1412. Rights and obligations -- persons to be advised -- contempt
41-5-1413. Right to counsel -- assignment of counsel
41-5-1414. Right to confront witnesses
41-5-1415. Admissibility of confession or illegally seized evidence
41-5-1417. through 41-5-1420 reserved
41-5-1422. Modification of court orders -- notice to department -- hearing
41-5-1424. through 41-5-1429 reserved
41-5-1430. Conditional release revocation hearing
41-5-1431. Probation revocation proceeding -- petition -- hearing -- disposition