Alaska § 18.15.392 - Representation; guardian ad litem.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.15.392 — Representation; guardian ad litem., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.15.392. Representation; guardian ad litem.
An individual who is the respondent in proceedings under AS 18.15.375 (e) or 18.15.385 has the right to be represented by counsel in the proceedings. If the individual cannot afford an attorney, the court shall direct the Public Defender Agency to provide an attorney. The court may, on its own motion or upon request of the individual's attorney or a party, direct the office of public advocacy to provide a guardian ad litem for the individual.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 18.15.392 ("Representation; guardian ad litem.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. 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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