La. Admin. Code tit. 22 § XV-1315
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XV-1315 - Client CommunicationsA. The attorney shall keep the child client informed of the developments in the case and the progress of preparing the defense and should promptly comply with all reasonable requests for information.B. Where the attorney is unable to communicate with the child client or his or her guardian because of language differences, the attorney shall take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that he or she is able to communicate with the client and that the client is able to communicate his or her understanding of the proceedings. Such steps should, if necessary and appropriate, include obtaining funds for an interpreter to assist with pre-adjudication preparation, interviews, and investigation, as well as in-court proceedings.La. Admin. Code tit. 22, § XV-1315
Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Public Defender Board, LR 37:2601 (September 2011), Amended LR 45406 (3/1/2019).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:148