Section 31-37-12-3 - Representation by counsel; waiver; appointment(a) Before complying with the other requirements of this section, the juvenile court shall first determine whether counsel has been: (1) waived under IC 31-32-5; or(b) If counsel has not been waived or previously obtained, the juvenile court shall appoint counsel under IC 31-32-4.Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13(c).
As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.20.