(a) Right to an Attorney or Spokesperson. The Court shall advise the parties of the right to retain legal counsel or a spokesperson at their own expense, or to a Court appointed advocate, if applicable.

(b) Right to Present Evidence. A parent/guardian/caretaker, or counsel for such person, child over the age of 12, or counsel for a child of any age, shall be given the opportunity to present evidence to the Court at the emergency custody/detention hearing. Evidence may include that the child can be returned to the care of the parent/guardian/caretaker pending the jurisdiction hearing without further jeopardy to the child’s health or safety, without endangering the health or safety of others, or without fear of removal of the child from the area. [Ord. 46A § 1701(j), adopted, 3/24/2016.]