Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Rule 1152 - Waiver of CounselA.Children. 1)Guardian ad litem. A child may not waive the right to a guardian ad litem.2)Legal Counsel. A child may waive legal counsel if: a) the waiver is knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily made; andb) the court conducts a colloquy with the child on the record.B.Other parties. Except as provided in paragraph (A), a party may waive the right to counsel if: 1) the waiver is knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily made; and2) the court conducts a colloquy with the party on the record.C.Stand-by counsel. The court may assign stand-by counsel if a party waives counsel at any proceeding or stage of a proceeding.D.Notice and revocation of waiver. If a party waives counsel for any proceeding, the waiver only applies to that proceeding, and the party may revoke the waiver of counsel at any time. At any subsequent proceeding, the party shall be informed of the right to counsel.