PART I
Introductory

Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT

§2.2. Adequate legal representation of accused persons.

5.Right to proceed without legal counsel ; exception.

An accused has a right to proceed without legal counsel and to be heard in person. However, whenever an accused appears in court without legal counsel and has been advised of his right to have legal counsel represent him, unless the court determines that he has understandingly elected to proceed without such counsel, the court shall assign the county Defense Counsel to defend him.

Article 67
Rights of the accused
1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:
(d) Subject to article 63, paragraph 2, to be present at the trial, to conduct the defence in person or through legal assistance of the accused's choosing, to be informed, if the accused does not have legal assistance, of this right and to have legal assistance assigned by the Court in any case where the interests of justice so require, and without payment if the accused lacks sufficient means to pay for it