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Art. 553. Access to child; records; communication

A. Any attorney representing a child in a child abuse and neglect case as defined herein shall have access to and the opportunity to consult with the child whenever necessary in the performance of his duties and shall have ready access to view and copy all medical, mental health, developmental disability, and education records pertaining to his client.

B. The person or facility with whom the child is placed shall provide adequate access and privacy for the purpose of attorney-client consultation.

C. A child shall have the right to communicate in any manner in private with counsel at all times.

Acts 2006, No. 271, §1.

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Art. 553. Access to child; records; communication

A. Any attorney representing a child in a child abuse and neglect case as defined herein shall have access to and the opportunity to consult with the child whenever necessary in the performance of his duties and shall have ready access to view and copy all medical, mental health, developmental disability, and education records pertaining to his client.

B. The person or facility with whom the child is placed shall provide adequate access and privacy for the purpose of attorney-client consultation.

C. A child shall have the right to communicate in any manner in private with counsel at all times.

Acts 2006, No. 271, §1.

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Art. 553. Access to child; records; communication

A. Any attorney representing a child in a child abuse and neglect case as defined herein shall have access to and the opportunity to consult with the child whenever necessary in the performance of his duties and shall have ready access to view and copy all medical, mental health, developmental disability, and education records pertaining to his client.

B. The person or facility with whom the child is placed shall provide adequate access and privacy for the purpose of attorney-client consultation.

C. A child shall have the right to communicate in any manner in private with counsel at all times.

Acts 2006, No. 271, §1.