The Age of Winchell: "Middle-Aisled", "got storked," or had a "blessed event," or a "bundle from heaven" "if the baby had not yet arrived the couple w

The Age of Winchell: "Middle-Aisled", "got storked," or had a "blessed event," or a "bundle from heaven" "if the baby had not yet arrived the couple was "infanticipating"

We conclude, upon a careful examination of § 27-20-26, N.D.C.C., that this section imposes a mandatory duty to provide counsel for a child at all stages of the proceedings under the Uniform Juvenile Court Act providing the child is not represented by his parent, guardian, or custodian. Furthermore, we conclude that this right to counsel cannot be waived by a child who is not represented by his parent, guardian, or custodian. See, K.E.S. v. State, 134 Ga.App. 843, 216 S.E.2d 670 (1975). Any other interpretation would be contrary to the clear and unambiguous language of § 27-20-26, N.D.C.C.