Rule 97-2-.07. Attorneys

Rule 97-2-.07. Attorneys

When a violation report has been filed and a revocation proceeding initiated, a youth may be represented by an attorney. If the youth or the youth's parents or guardian are unable to retain an attorney, then an attorney will be provided for the final hearing, at no expense, upon proof of indigency only under the following conditions:

1. (a) An attorney will be provided for final revocation hearings, upon timely request, where necessary to ensure that the youth's interests are adequately represented when there is either a colorable claim:

   1. 1. that the youth has not committed the acts as alleged; or
   2. 2. even if the violations are established, there are substantial mitigating circumstances; or
   3. 3. that revocation is inappropriate under the particular circumstances.
2. (b) An attorney will be provided in any case for final revocation hearings in which a youth requests it and the youth is not assisted by a parent(s), guardian or other adult, or the youth cannot be effectively assisted by a parent(s) or guardian, because their interests conflict.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-4A-1, et seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Attorneys" adopted. F. May 26, 1993; eff. July 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. May 28, 1997; eff. July 1, 1997, as specified by the Agency.