N.Y. Family Court Act § 320.3: Notice of rights

§ 320.3. Notice of rights. At the time the respondent first appears

before the court, the respondent and his or her parent or other person

legally responsible for his or her care shall be advised of the

respondent's right to remain silent and of his or her right to be

represented by counsel chosen by him or her or by an attorney assigned

by the court. Provided, however, that in the event of the failure of the

respondent's parent or other person legally responsible for his care to

appear, after reasonable and substantial effort has been made to notify

such parent or responsible person of the commencement of the proceeding

and such initial appearance, the court shall appoint an attorney for the

respondent.