Every minor object of a petition to order involuntary admission shall have the right to be represented by an attorney or family advocate, according to availability. If the minor is indigent and has not been able to hire an attorney, the court shall appoint an attorney. The attorney appointed by the court and his/her client shall have reasonable time to prepare for the hearing. History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 8.22, eff. 90 days after Oct. 2, 2000.
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