Kan. R. Jud. Dist. JUVENILE RULE 4

As amended through October 30, 2024

Rule JUVENILE RULE 4 - Appointed Counsel; List of Attorneys

Upon the filing of a complaint or petition, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the youth from a juvenile appointment list maintained by each division. Such appointments should be made in rotation unless in the discretion of the court the nature and/or gravity of the allegations or other circumstances require variance from rotation.

Any attorney who indicates an availability to serve on said list shall accept any and all cases assigned except for good cause. Counsel shall agree to personally handle said cases and shall not allow other counsel to appear in their behalf except for good cause.