Japan

Code of Criminal Procedure

Part I
General Provisions

Chapter IV
Counsel and Assistants

Article 30

(1) The accused or the suspect may appoint counsel at any time.
(2) The legal representative, curator, spouse, lineal relative, brother or sister of the accused or suspect may independently appoint counsel.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing



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