Japan

Code of Criminal Procedure

Part II
First Instance

Chapter I
Inquiry and Investigation

Article 204

(2) When the public prosecutor informs the suspect of the fact that the suspect may
appoint defense counsel in accordance with the provision of the preceding paragraph for the case provided for in paragraph (1) of Article 37-2, he/she shall also enlighten the suspect that, in cases where a request for further detention of the suspect is made, the suspect may request the judge to appoint defense counsel when the suspect is unable to appoint defense counsel him/herself because of indigence or other reasons and that when requesting the judge for appointment of defense counsel the suspect must submit a report of financial resources ; or if the suspect's resources are equal to or above the base amount, the suspect must have first requested a bar association (the bar association to which the request of paragraph (1) of Article 31-2 in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 37-3 is
to be made to appoint defense counsel.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Legal Aid
Rights during investigation - legal assistance



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