632.450. Representation by attorney required--duties of attorney.
Representation by attorney required--duties of attorney.
632.450. 1. An attorney shall be appointed to represent therespondent in all judicial proceedings under this chapter,including appeal, unless relieved by the courts for good causeshown.
2. The attorneys shall personally contact the respondentwithin two days of the appointment and meet with the respondentin person as soon as is reasonably possible after the appointmentto advise the respondent regarding the proceedings.
3. The attorney shall fully advise the respondent, if therespondent is not fully discharged by the courts, of the right toappeal and regarding the respondent's rights and interests afterdetention.
(L. 1980 H.B. 1724)CROSS REFERENCE:
Alcohol and drug abuse, representation by attorney, duties of attorney, RSMo 631.175