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IN RE MANUEL R.

(13332)

207 Conn. 725 (1988)

IN RE MANUEL R.

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decision released June 14, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George R. Oleyer, assistant public defender, for the appellant (respondent).

Thomas M. O'Brien, state's advocate, with whom, on the brief, was Andrew Chulick, special advocate, for the appellee (state).

PETERS, C. J., HEALEY, SHEA, CALLAHAN and GLASS, Js.

PETERS, C. J.

The right to legal representation is guaranteed by statute to any child1 charged with delinquency. The question in this case is whether, and under what circumstances, that right to counsel can be waived by the child. The respondent, Manuel R., appeals from the disposition of the Superior Court committing him to the department of children and youth services (DCYS) for placement at Long Lane School. We find error and remand...

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