Right to counsel
Arkansas
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Legislation
, Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
A.C.A. § 16-87-306 states: “The public defender in each judicial district shall have the following duties: (1)(A) To defend indigents within the district as determined by the circuit, municipal, or juvenile courts in the district in all: (i) Felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, guardianship, and mental health cases …” This suggests that there might be a right to appoined counsel in all cases involving guardianship. However, A.C.A. § 28-65-213(a)(1) states that in guardianship cases, the respondent has the right to be “represented by counsel”, but it does not mention appointment if indigent.
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
