La. Admin. Code tit. 22 § XV-1523
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XV-1523 - Child Client's Right to AppealA. Following a delinquency adjudication, the attorney should inform the child client of his or her right to appeal the judgment of the court and the action that must be taken to perfect an appeal. This discussion should include the details of the appellate process including the time frames of decisions, the child client's obligations pending appeal, and the possibility of success on appeal.B. Counsel representing the child client following a delinquency adjudication should promptly undertake any factual or legal investigation in order to determine whether grounds exist for relief from juvenile court or administrative action. If there is reasonable prospect of a favorable result, the lawyer should advise the child client of the nature, consequences, probable outcome, and advantages or disadvantages associated with such proceedings.C. After disposition, the attorney should consider filing a motion to reconsider the disposition. The attorney should consider an appeal of the disposition where appropriate.La. Admin. Code tit. 22, § XV-1523
Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Public Defender Board, LR 37:2614 (September 2011), Amended LR 45418 (3/1/2019).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:148