IC 31-37-12-3 : Representation by counsel; waiver; appointment

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.