COOK ISLANDS - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 1980-81
PART I - PROCEDURE FOR PROSECUTION OF OFFENCES
53. Presence and appearance of defendant
(3) Every defendant may defend the proceedings personally or be represented by any person entitled to practise as a barrister or solicitor in the Cook Islands or with the leave of the Court (which may at any time be withdrawn) by any other agent.
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Legal Aid
Rights during trial - conduct defence in person
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