What if the individual requiring an attorney is special needs, mentally ill, or involved in a guardianship / conservatorship case?
The court will appoint a lawyer in all cases involving a mentally ill or developmentally disabled person.

In all guardianship and conservatorship cases, the court will appoint a guardian ad litem. A guardian ad litem, is a person appointed to protect the interests of an infant, an incompetent adult, or a missing person who is involved in a court case. The court will appoint a guardian ad litem in cases of juvenile abuse or neglect. The guardian ad litem may be an attorney.

You may want to ask the court if you qualify for a court appointed attorney, or a guardian ad litem.

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1. What is the difference between probation and parole?
2. Who is entitled to a court appointed attorney?
3. What if the individual requiring an attorney is special needs, mentally ill, or involved in a guardianship / conservatorship case?
4. How do I obtain a personal protection order (PPO)?
5. What are the steps of filing for a personal protection order (PPO)?
6. How are juvenile delinquency cases processed?
7. Are serious juvenile delinquency cases different if the juvenile is over 15 years old?
8. What are some of the juvenile's rights?
9. How is the criminal case conducted in regards to juveniles?