Part III
Transfer of criminal proceedings
CHAPTER I
Delegation of competence in criminal proceedings in favour of the Portuguese judicial authorities
Article 83
Procedure
3. If the person does not appear in court, the court shall make sure that the summons were legally carried out and, if the person is not represented by a counsel or, if represented, the counsel did not appear either, shall appoint a counsel; every such step shall be recorded in writing.
Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - present at trial
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