Require appointment of counsel for juveniles and provide duties for juvenile courts

Summary

The measure would require that, when a juvenile court petition is filed, a court‑appointed attorney be provided for the juvenile in both small‑ and large‑population counties, and that courts inform the juvenile and their guardian of the right to counsel and other procedural rights in writing. It also establishes rules for appointing guardians ad litem and directs the Supreme Court to adopt standards for those roles. The bill seeks to improve legal representation for youths facing court proceedings.

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