Can a parent represent a minor in court?
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Can a parent represent a minor in court?
Asked on September 7, 2010 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
A minor cannot represent himself or herself in court. As the minor's parent, you can be appointed guardian ad litem to represent the minor on his or her own behalf. If you don't have an attorney and are handling the case yourself, you would be In Pro Per (which means representation without an attorney). Since this is a criminal case, it would be advisable to have an attorney represent your son or daughter.
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