Hearing

The petition shall be heard in open court, and the respondent to the petition shall have the privilege of counsel of his or her own selection. Acts 1955, No. 161, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-616. The petition shall be heard in open court, and the respondent to the petition shall have the privilege of counsel of his or her own selection. Acts 1955, No. 161, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-616.