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Arkansas Judiciary — dependency-neglect family guide
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Understand parent counsel, the child attorney and court participants in dependency-neglect proceedings.
Scope: statewide
The March 2024 guide explains that the judge may appoint counsel if a parent cannot afford a lawyer. Ask the court about the actual request and eligibility process. A child attorney, CASA or DHS attorney is not the parent lawyer.
Service-directory information, not legal authority or a promise of eligibility, representation, funding or an open appointment. Confirm details with the provider.
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Understand parent counsel, the child attorney and court participants in dependency-neglect proceedings.
Scope: statewide
The March 2024 guide explains that the judge may appoint counsel if a parent cannot afford a lawyer. Ask the court about the actual request and eligibility process. A child attorney, CASA or DHS attorney is not the parent lawyer.
Service-directory information, not legal authority or a promise of eligibility, representation, funding or an open appointment. Confirm details with the provider.
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