Chapter 2
PERSONS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
Division 6
Counsel
ยง 45. Participation of counsel in criminal proceedings
(4) The participation of a counsel in a pre-trial proceeding is mandatory, except in the case an accused does not request a counsel, in the opinion of the court he or she is able to represent his or her own interests and wishes to waive the participation of a counsel :
1) in a court hearing of criminal offence in the second degree in settlement proceedings ;
2) upon pronouncement of a court judgment in simplified proceedings ;
3) in proceedings in criminal matters sent to court in alternative procedure, if the accused complies with the requirements established by this Act to contractual counsel and submits a reasoned written application to the court for a permission to defend himself or herself.
[RT I, 23.02.2011, 1 - entry into force 01.09.2011]
Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - conduct defence in person
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