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NMI R. Juv. P. 5

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Rule 5 Counsel

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(1) The child shall have the same right to representation by counsel that he would have in a criminal case and he shall be advised of that right by the court if he appears without counsel. The services of the Public Defender or his representatives shall be requested by the court as a routine matter if the child so desires in all situations where such services are regularly available to adults accused in criminal cases.

(2) All other parties may be represented by counsel in the same manner as in civil actions.

Rule 5 Counsel

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