In re Lisa G.

In this appeal from a ruling of the Concord District Court (Sullivan, J.), we are asked to determine whether the district court has the authority to appoint guardians ad litem in proceedings under RSA chapter 169-D (Supp. 1983), at county expense, for children in need of services (CHINS), who are already represented by appointed defense counsel. We hold that district courts have the authority to appoint guardians ad litem in CHINS proceedings and, therefore, affirm. We further set forth guidelines to assist courts in determining when such appointments are appropriate.

Lisa G., a…