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2022 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE
Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
Part 5: OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS
18-C §5-507. Appointment and role of attorney

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18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-507 (2022)
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§5-507. Appointment and role of attorney

1.  Appointment of attorney.  The court shall appoint an attorney to represent the respondent in a proceeding under this Part if:  

A. Requested by the respondent;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

B. Recommended by the visitor;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

C. The court determines that the respondent needs representation; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

D. It comes to the court's attention that the respondent wishes to contest any aspect of the proceeding or to seek any limitations on the protective arrangement.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

2.  Attorney's duties.  An attorney representing the respondent in a proceeding under this Part shall:  

A. Make reasonable efforts to ascertain the respondent's wishes;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

B. Advocate for the respondent's wishes to the extent reasonably ascertainable; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

C. If the respondent's wishes are not reasonably ascertainable, advocate for the result that is the least restrictive option in type, duration and scope, consistent with the respondent's interests.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

3.  Attorney for parent of minor.  The court shall appoint an attorney to represent a parent of a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under this Part if:  

A. The parent objects to the entry of an order for a protective arrangement or protective arrangements instead of guardianship or conservatorship;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

B. The court determines that counsel is needed to ensure that consent to the entry of an order for one or more protective arrangements is informed; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

C. The court otherwise determines the parent needs representation.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).

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