Rule 115.01 – Right to Counsel

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Missouri

a. A party is entitled to be represented by counsel in all proceedings.
b. A juvenile may waive the right to counsel in a proceeding under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, only with the approval of the court.
c. Waiver of counsel by a juvenile may be withdrawn at any stage of a proceeding under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, in which event the court shall appoint counsel for the juvenile if required by Rule 115.02 a.

Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam. Ct. 115.01

Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.