Right to counsel; fees, expenses, and costs.

(a) In all proceedings under this chapter, any party may be represented by counsel.

(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to guarantee court-appointed counsel at the state's expense to any party who is not otherwise entitled to court-appointed counsel under statutory or case law. Appointment of counsel for a minor defendant or party who is entitled to counsel and the compensation of such appointed counsel shall be governed by other applicable law.

(Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)