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232-113
232.113 RIGHT TO AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL.
1. Upon the filing of a petition the parent identified in the
petition shall have the right to counsel in connection with all
subsequent hearings and proceedings. If the parent desires but is
financially unable to employ counsel, the court shall appoint
counsel.
2. Upon the filing of a petition the court shall appoint counsel
for the child identified in the petition as a party to the
proceedings. The same person may serve both as the child's counsel
and as guardian ad litem. Section History: Early Form
[C79, 81, § 232.113]
Referred to in § 232.108
