Wisconsin § 938.23 - Right to counsel.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 938.23 — Right to counsel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 938.23. Right to counsel.
938.23(1g) (1g) Definition. In this section, “counsel” means an attorney acting as adversary counsel. 938.23(1j) (1j) Duties of Counsel. Counsel shall advance and protect the legal rights of the party represented. Counsel may not act as guardian ad litem for any party in the same proceeding. 938.23(1m) (1m) Right of juveniles to legal representation. Juveniles subject to proceedings under this chapter shall be afforded legal representation as follows: 938.23(1m)(a) (a) A juvenile alleged to be delinquent under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 938.23
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 938.23 cover?
Section 938.23 ("Right to counsel.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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