Right to counsel
Minnesota
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Legislation
, Truancy - Petition Against Child
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 260C.007 subd. 6(14), truancy is treated as a “child in need of protection or services” matter. And children in such proceedings only have a right to appointed counsel (but regardless of indigence) when out-of-home placement is sought, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 260C.163 subd. 3(e).
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
