Right to counsel

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Legislation, Truancy - Petition Against Child

S.D. Codified Laws § 26-8B-2(1) defines truancy as a "child in need of supervision" matter, and indigent children have a right to counsel upon request in such proceedings, pursuant to S.D. Codified Laws § 26-7A-31.

Appointment of Counsel: categorical Qualified: no