Section 22-52-4 Appointment of Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem for Person Sought to Be Committed; Statements, Etc., of Person in Presence of Judge, Prior to Obtaining Services of Attorney, Not to Be Considered by Judge.
When an involuntary commitment petition is filed, the probate judge must appoint a guardian ad litem, assess whether the respondent can hire an attorney, appoint one if needed, and promptly notify the appointed attorney. The judge may not rely on the respondent’s pre-attorney statements or acts when deciding commitment
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When an involuntary commitment petition is filed, the probate judge must appoint a guardian ad litem, assess whether the respondent can hire an attorney, appoint one if needed, and promptly notify the appointed attorney. The judge may not rely on the respondent’s pre-attorney statements or acts when deciding commitment.
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Section 22-52-4 Appointment of Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem for Person Sought to Be Committed; Statements, Etc., of Person in Presence of Judge, Prior to Obtaining Services of Attorney, Not to Be Considered by Judge.
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