Right to counsel
Ohio
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Legislation
, Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
RC § 2111.02(C)(7) provides that “If the hearing concerns the appointment of a guardian or limited guardian for an alleged incompetent, the alleged incompetent has all of the following rights: … (d) If the alleged incompetent is indigent, upon the alleged incompetent’s request: (i) The right to have counsel …. appointed at court expense.”
In State of Ohio ex Rel McQueen, 986 N.E.2d 925 (Ohio 2013), the Ohio Supreme Court found a right to counsel for guardianship review proceedings.
NCCRC assisted with briefing on the McQueen case.
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
