Section 26-17-612 Child as party; representation. - Alabama Statutes

Section 26-17-612

Child as party; representation.

(a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this article.

(b) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.

(c) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a defendant who is a minor and who is not otherwise represented by counsel.

(Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)