Alabama § 26-17-613 - Right to Counsel; Fees, Expenses, and Costs.
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§ 26-17-613. Right to Counsel; Fees, Expenses, and Costs.
(a) In all proceedings under this chapter, any party may be represented by counsel.
(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to guarantee court-appointed counsel at the state’s expense to any party who is not otherwise entitled to court-appointed counsel under statutory or case law. Appointment of counsel for a minor defendant or party who is entitled to counsel and the compensation of such appointed counsel shall be governed by other applicable law.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 26-17-613 ("Right to Counsel; Fees, Expenses, and Costs.") 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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