Right to counsel
Arkansas
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Legislation
, Truancy - Petition Against Child
Truancy is treated as a “family in need of services” matter, as per Ark. Code § 9-27-303(24). Children in truancy proceedings have the right to appointed counsel regardless of indigence per Ark. Code § 9-27-316(c), but fees and expenses for the representation may be assessed against the child and their family if the court finds that they have the ability to pay. Ark. Code § 9-27-316(b)(1)-(2).
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
