2005 Idaho Code - 16-2429 — RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION

                                  TITLE  16
                             JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
                                  CHAPTER 24
                      CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
    16-2429.  RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION. (1) Every child has the right to
counsel to represent him at all proceedings under this chapter and to obtain
the advice of an attorney at any time regarding his status under this chapter,
at his or his parents' expense. When a child has not retained an attorney and
is unable to do so, or the child and his parents are unable to afford one, and
proceedings under this chapter have been initiated in court, the court shall
appoint an attorney to represent him in court proceedings.
    (2)  Every treatment facility shall establish a fair procedure for the
assertion, resolution, and redress of grievances, and attempt to resolve
problems and protect the rights of people treated by the facility. The child
shall have the right to have a representative present at these proceedings,
but not at public expense.