Liberia

Criminal Procedure Law

PART I
Introductory

Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT

ยง2.2. Adequate legal representation of accused persons.

1. Right to representation by legal counsel at every stage of proceedings.

In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to be represented by legal counsel at every stage of the proceedings from the time of arrest or, where no arrest has been made, from the initial appearance and submission of the accused to the jurisdiction of the court. This right continues through appeal and postconviction proceedings, if any.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during investigation - questioned in presence of counsel



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