6. The parents should be prepared to testify regarding the child's behavior and to

respond to questions from the judge and child's attorney. Parents may request

that their child's psychiatrist and psychologist appear at the hearing. If neither

appear at the hearing, the parents may request that the court initiate a call to

them on the speaker phone.

7. The parents may participate in the hearing without an attorney, but may also

hire an attorney to represent their interests.

8. The parents have the right with the approval of the psychiatrist or eligible

psychologist, to transport their child to and from the hearing. The parent may

also request the judge's permission to transport the child back to the hospital

when the child has been transported to the hearing by other means.

9. If the child is discharged by the judge at the conclusion of the hearing, the

child's psychiatrist or psychologist will assist in exploring alternatives or may

discontinue services.

10. Parents are legally responsible for providing for their child. If the child,