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11. Appointment of Counsel and Fees

 

   The court will appoint counsel for any party determined indigent by the court and whenever else appointment of counsel would be appropriate.
 
   Court-appointed counsel may apply for payment of reasonable attorney fees by submitting a statement to the Clerk of the Juvenile Court, providing with specificity each service rendered, the date of each service rendered, and the amount of time expended thereto. Said statement should further include the attorney's name and the docket and page of the case. Further, court-appointed counsel shall sign each statement affirming the truth and veracity of same.
 
Adopted effective January 22, 2000.