Right to Counsel
Vermont
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Legislation
, Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
When an application for involuntary treatment is filed, the court shall appoint counsel for the proposed patient. 18 V.S.A. § 7613. A court rule also provides for the appointment of counsel for unrepresented respondents. Vermont Family Proceedings Rule 6.1, which “applies to all proceedings involving adults under … 18 V.S.A. Chapters 179 and 181 (Involuntary Treatment)” states, “In all proceedings to which this rule applies, the court shall assign counsel pursuant to Administrative Order No. 32 to represent the respondent unless counsel has been retained by that person.” Vt. R. Fam. Pro. R. 6.1(b).
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
