SDCL § 29A-5-205: Court appointment of attorney to protect minor's interest--Investigation by court-appointed representative.

The court may appoint an attorney for the minor, either upon the filing of the petition or at any time thereafter, if it concludes that an appointment is necessary to protect the minor's interests, and the court may appoint a court representative to make such investigations as the court shall order if it concludes that an appointment is necessary for a reasonably informed decision on the petition.

Source: SL 1993, ch 213, § 23; SDCL 30-36-23; SL 1995, ch 167, § 181.