Every adult object of a petition to order involuntary admission shall have the right to be represented by an attorney or family advocate, whoever is available. If the adult is indigent and has not been able to hire an attorney, the court shall appoint a public attorney. The attorney appointed by the court and the defendant should have reasonable time to prepare for the hearing. History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 4.19, eff. 90 days after Oct. 2, 2000.
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