Vermont § 8710 - Appointment of counsel The respondent shall be represented by counsel throughout the proceeding.
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§ 8710. Appointment of counsel The respondent shall be represented by counsel throughout the proceeding.
- Upon filing
of the petition the court shall notify the respondent that he or she shall be afforded
the right to counsel. If the petition states that the respondent is unable to pay
for counsel, the court shall appoint counsel to be paid by the State or set a hearing
for a determination of the respondent’s ability to pay for counsel. The court may
also require appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of the respondent.
Counsel shall receive copies of the comprehensive evaluations required by section 8711
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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