59-30,131.
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59-30,131. Attorney for minor or parent.
(a)The court shall appoint an attorney to represent a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129 , and amendments thereto, if:
(1)Requested by the minor and the minor is 12 years of age or older;
(2)recommended by a guardian ad litem; or
(3)the court determines the minor needs representation.
(b)An attorney appointed under subsection
(a)shall:
(1)Make a reasonable effort to ascertain the minor's wishes;
(2)advocate for the minor's wishes to the extent reasonably ascertainable; and
(3)if the minor's wishes are not reasonably ascertainable, advocate for the minor's best interest.
(c)A minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129 , and amendments thereto, may retain an attorney to represent the minor in the proceeding.
(d)The court shall appoint an attorney to represent a parent of a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129 , and amendments thereto, if the court determines the parent needs representation.