Legislation
SECTION 320.3
Notice of rights
Family Court Act (FCT) CHAPTER 686, ARTICLE 3, PART 2
§ 320.3. Notice of rights. At the time the respondent first appears
before the court, the respondent and his or her parent or other person
legally responsible for his or her care shall be advised of the
respondent's right to remain silent and of his or her right to be
represented by counsel chosen by him or her or by an attorney assigned
by the court. Provided, however, that in the event of the failure of the
respondent's parent or other person legally responsible for his care to
appear, after reasonable and substantial effort has been made to notify
such parent or responsible person of the commencement of the proceeding
and such initial appearance, the court shall appoint an attorney for the
respondent.
before the court, the respondent and his or her parent or other person
legally responsible for his or her care shall be advised of the
respondent's right to remain silent and of his or her right to be
represented by counsel chosen by him or her or by an attorney assigned
by the court. Provided, however, that in the event of the failure of the
respondent's parent or other person legally responsible for his care to
appear, after reasonable and substantial effort has been made to notify
such parent or responsible person of the commencement of the proceeding
and such initial appearance, the court shall appoint an attorney for the
respondent.