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Juvenile Law: Delinquency Defense Attorney Qualifications (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee recommended adopting rule 5.664 of the California Rules of Court and approving optional form JV-700, Declaration of Eligibility for Appointment to Represent Youth in Delinquency Court, to conform to recent statutory changes that establish training requirements for attorneys who represent delinquent youth under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 601 and 602.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee recommended that the Judicial Council, effective July 1, 2016:
1. Adopt California Rules of Court, rule 5.664, which establishes training requirements for attorneys who are appointed to represent delinquent youth.
2. Approve optional Judicial Council form JV-700, Declaration of Eligibility for Appointment to Represent Youth in Delinquency Court, which can be used by courts to confirm that attorneys representing delinquent youth have complied with the training standards stated in rule 5.664, including completing continuing education requirements.
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