53-21-117: Right to representation by own attorney.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 53. SOCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
- CHAPTER 21. MENTALLY ILL
- Part 1. Treatment of the Seriously Mentally Ill
The respondent or the friend of respondent appointed by the court may secure an attorney of the person's own choice and at the person's own expense to represent the respondent.
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