Chapter 2
Common Provisions for the Suspect and the Accused
Article 19
Legal Aid
1. The suspect or the accused be financially unable to appoint a defense attorney are entitled to have a free defense attorney appointed for him or her in the following manner :
a. The investigating Saranwal or the Court adjudicating the case, on the petition of the person, appoints a defense attorney for the destitute person from amongst the lawyers officially permitted to work as defense attorney.
b. The person for whom an attorney has been appointed reserves the right not to accept the appointed defense attorney and to defend himself in person.
c. The fees of the aforesaid attorney shall be paid from the State budget and its extent shall be fixed by regulation.
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