Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-404
A party is entitled to be represented by an attorney at every stage of all proceedings under this Chapter in accordance with Code, Courts Article, § 3-8A-20.
Cross reference: Code, Courts Article, § 3-8A-20 contains provisions governing the waiver of representation, the court's duties when a child appears without an attorney, and representation by the Public Defender. See also Code, Courts Article, § 3-8A-14.2 for the requirement that a juvenile consult with an attorney retained by the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child or provided by the Office of the Public Defender prior to a custodial interrogation and Code, Courts Article, § 3-8A-32 for special independent representation of a child when the court determines that is necessary.
An attorney wishing to withdraw an appearance shall file a motion to withdraw. If the attorney's client is a child who is entitled to representation at State expense, the court shall deny the motion unless another attorney has entered an appearance.
When no appeal has been taken from a final order of termination of the proceeding pursuant to Rule 11-425, the appearance of an attorney is automatically terminated 30 days after the order of termination of the proceeding is entered.
Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-404
Source: This Rule is derived in part from former Rule 11-106(2021) and is in part new.
See Code, Courts Article, § 3-8A-20 concerning the right to the assistance of counsel.