77-27-7.1. Appointment of counsel or lay representative -- Procedures.
(1) If the board in the board's discretion determines that an offender within the board's jurisdiction is unable, due to physical, mental, or other circumstances, to meaningfully participate in a board hearing or other board proceeding, the board may appoint, at the board's own expense, legal counsel or a lay representative to assist the offender.
(2) If a prosecuting attorney brings a motion under Subsectionto have the board review the status of a minor who is provisionally housed in a secure care facility, as defined in Section, and the board agrees to review the status of the minor, the board may appoint counsel to assist the minor, at the board's own expense, before a hearing on the motion. 80-6-507(7) 80-1-102
(3) The board shall determine the scope of the representation described in Subsectionbased on a review of the totality of the circumstances. (1)
(4) This section does not prevent the board from: appointing a licensed mental health professional in accordance with Section; or 77-27-7 otherwise seeking information concerning the offender from the department or another entity.