Discretionary appointment of counsel – education

Colorado , Legislation , Other subject area

In proceedings under the School Attendance Law, “If the court finds that it is in the best interest and welfare of the child, the court may appoint both counsel and a guardian ad litem.” 

Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
? If "yes", the established right to counsel or discretionary appointment of counsel is limited in some way, including any of: the only authority is a lower/intermediate court decision or a city council, not a high court or state legislature; there has been a subsequent case that has cast doubt; a statute is ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment is not for all types of individuals or proceedings within that category.