Family Court Act § 320.3 · Part 2. Initial Appearance and Probable Cause Hearing
Notice of rights
Text — Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 320.3. Notice of rights. At the time the respondent first appears before the court, the respondent and his or her parent or other person legally responsible for his or her care shall be advised of the respondent's right to remain silent and of his or her right to be represented by counsel chosen by him or her or by an attorney assigned by the court. Provided, however, that in the event of the failure of the respondent's parent or other person legally responsible for his care to appear, after reasonable and substantial effort has been made to notify such parent or responsible person of the commencement of the proceeding and such initial appearance, the court shall appoint an attorney for the respondent.
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