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                          RULE 6.3
                 WAIVER OF RIGHT TO LAWYER

    A waiver containing the following statements and in substantially the
following form shall be read by, signed by, and a copy given to a juvenile
who waives the right to consult with a lawyer before an initial interview
with a diversion unit:

                      Waiver of Lawyer
    1. I know that I can talk to a lawyer about whether I should enter into
a diversion process and will not have to pay for one if I cannot afford it.
    2. I know that a lawyer can look at my police reports, tell me about
the law, help me understand my rights, and help me decide whether I should
enter into a diversion process or go to juvenile court.

Dated ________________________     Dated _____________________________
______________________________     ___________________________________
Parent or Guardian (optional)                        Juvenile

The above statement was read to the juvenile and signed by the juvenile on
the date indicated.

                                   ___________________________________
                                   Representative of Diversion Unit
	

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