Chapter 11 - Trial Court Performance Standards for Attorneys Representing Parents in Child in Need of Care Cases

Section XV-1101 - Purpose
Section XV-1103 - Obligations of Defense Counsel
Section XV-1105 - General Duties of Defense Counsel
Section XV-1107 - Training and Experience of Defense Counsel Representing a Parent in a Child in Need of Care or Termination of Parental Rights Proceeding
Section XV-1109 - Obligations of Counsel Regarding Parent's Rights
Section XV-1111 - Obligations of Counsel Prior to Filing of Petition
Section XV-1113 - Counsel's Initial Interview with Client
Section XV-1115 - Counsel's Duties Regarding Client Communication
Section XV-1117 - Counsel's Duty to Investigate
Section XV-1119 - Informal Discovery
Section XV-1121 - Formal Discovery
Section XV-1123 - Court Preparation
Section XV-1125 - Entering the Negotiated Stipulation before the Court
Section XV-1127 - Counsel's Duties at Continued Custody Hearing
Section XV-1129 - Counsel's Duty of Preparation for Adjudication
Section XV-1131 - Right to Closed Proceedings (or a Cleared Courtroom)
Section XV-1133 - Preparation for Challenging the Prosecution's/ Agency's Case
Section XV-1135 - Presenting the Respondent's Case
Section XV-1137 - Obligations of Counsel at Disposition Hearing
Section XV-1139 - Preparation for Disposition
Section XV-1141 - The Prosecution's Position at Disposition
Section XV-1143 - The Disposition Process
Section XV-1145 - Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings
Section XV-1147 - Review Court Orders to Ensure Accuracy and Clarity and Review with Client
Section XV-1149 - Motion for Rehearing
Section XV-1151 - Take Reasonable Steps to Ensure the Client Complies with Court Orders
Section XV-1153 - Consider and Discuss the Possibility of Appeal with the Client
Section XV-1155 - Appeals
Section XV-1157 - Expedited Appeals
Section XV-1159 - Communication with Client Pending and After Appeal