Representation by counsel; waiver; appointment

Ind. Code § 31-37-12-3, under Initial Hearing and Issuance of Summons.

Ind. Code § 31-37-12-3

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.