Colorado Revised Statutes Title 19. Children's Code § 19-7-308. Right to counsel--guardian ad litem--representation of petitioner

(1) A participating youth has a right to counsel. If the youth accepts the publicly provided counsel, counsel must be assigned by the office of the child's representative or approved by the court from a list of attorneys appointed by the office of the child's representative. The office of the child's representative shall develop practice standards and guidelines for representing participating youth in proceedings brought pursuant to this part 3.

(2) When a court determines a guardian ad litem is necessary for a participating youth due to the youth's diminished capacity, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem from the list of attorneys approved by the office of the child's representative. The court shall not deem a guardian ad litem to be a substitute for counsel for youth.

(3) In all proceedings brought pursuant to this part 3, the county department must be represented by a county attorney, a special county attorney, or an attorney of a city or city and county.