How do I request a court-appointed attorney in a delinquency case or child protective proceeding?
  1. Call the Juvenile Court, (269) 657-8237, to ask for a court-appointed attorney. If a Juvenile Court child protective proceeding has been started, give your name if you are accused of abusing or neglecting a child. For a delinquency case, give your name and the name of your alleged delinquent child. If you have the case number, provide that too.
  2. If the request is approved, an order appointing an attorney will be mailed to you and placed in the file. A copy of the order will also be mailed to all others included as interested parties to the case. The order will include the name of the appointed attorney and the attorney's contact information. Contact the attorney as soon as you receive the order, and make sure the attorney has your contact information.
  3. Make sure to contact the court to report any changes in your phone number(s) or address to ensure the court can reach you by phone and by mail.
  4. If you do not want to wait for the order to arrive in the mail, call the court a few days after your request to ask about the appointment and to request the attorney's phone number.

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