(1) The Court of First Instance sitting in cases of juvenile delinquency shall apply the procedure applicable in ordinary courts subject to the provisions of sections 721 and following.
(2) A minor shall be assisted by counsel or by any other person who is a specialist in the protection of children's rights.
(3) Where the minor has no counsel, the court shall, of its own motion, assign one to him.
(4) Where the minor's counsel, who has been summoned by ail means with written pro of, does not attend two consecutive court sessions, the court shall assign another counsel.
Mention of this fact shall be made in the record book and in the judgment.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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