Montana Code Annotated 1999

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     41-5-333. Custody -- hearing for probable cause -- procedure. (1) At a probable cause hearing held pursuant to 41-5-332, the youth must be informed of the youth's constitutional rights and the youth's rights under this chapter.
     (2) A parent, guardian, or custodian of the youth may be held in contempt of court for failing to be present at or to participate in the probable cause hearing unless the parent, guardian, or custodian:
     (a) cannot be located through diligent efforts of the investigating peace officer or peace officers; or
     (b) is excused by the court for good cause.
     (3) At the probable cause hearing, a guardian ad litem may be appointed as provided in 41-5-1411.

     History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 286, L. 1997.

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