2005 Vermont Code - § 5525. — Guardian ad litem, counsel
§ 5525. Guardian ad litem, counsel
(a) The juvenile court, at any stage of a proceeding under this chapter, on application of a party or on its own motion, shall appoint a guardian ad litem or counsel for a child who is a party to the proceeding, if he has no parent or guardian or custodian appearing on his behalf or their interests conflict with those of the child, or in any other case where the court believes the interests of the child require such guardian or counsel.
(b) The person appointed under this section shall not be a party to that proceeding or an employee or representative of such party. (1967, No. 304 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
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