The time of appearance shall not be less than five days after completed service unless the court orders otherwise. Appearance on behalf of such alleged mentally retarded person may be made by any citizen of the county or by any relative. The district court shall assign counsel for the alleged mentally retarded person. Counsel shall prior to proceedings personally consult with such person unless the judge appointing such counsel certifies that in the judge's opinion, such consultation shall serve no useful purpose. Such certification shall be made a part of the record. An attorney so assigned shall receive such compensation as the district court shall fix to be paid in the first instance by the county.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 3418; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, § 222.8; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 222.22]
Referred to in § 815.9
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