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Wash. Juv. Ct. R. 6.2
Right To Consult With a Lawyer
(a) Advice of Right to Representation by Lawyer. A juvenile found eligible for
diversion shall, prior to the initial interview with the diversion unit, be advised of his or her right
to consult with a lawyer concerning the juvenile's decision to enter into a diversion agreement or
to appear in juvenile court.
(b) Appointment of Lawyer. The court shall appoint a lawyer for any juvenile who is
financially unable to obtain a lawyer for the consultation if the juvenile does not waive that right
pursuant to rule 6.3.
(c) Retained Lawyer During Diversion Process. A juvenile may be represented by a
retained lawyer during the diversion process in accordance with RCW 13.40.080(6).
History
[Adopted effective July 1, 1978.]
Provenance
- Source
- www.courts.wa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-16
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
- Content hash
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