Alabama § 26-17-612 - Child as Party; Representation.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-17-612 — Child as Party; Representation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-17-612. Child as Party; Representation.
(a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this article.
(b) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.
(c) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a defendant who is a minor and who is not otherwise represented by counsel.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 26-17-612 cover?
Section 26-17-612 ("Child as Party; Representation.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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