Liberia

Criminal Procedure Law

PART I
Introductory

Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT

ยง2.2. Adequate legal representation of accused persons.

2. Accused to be advised of rights.

As soon as practicable after arrival at the first place of custody upon an arrest or, where no arrest has been made, upon the initial appearance and submission of the accused to the jurisdiction of the court and at the commencement of every new stage of the proceedings, when an accused appears without legal counsel, the accused shall be advised of his right to retain legal counsel of his own selection and in all cases where the crimes charged are triable only in the Circuit Court, of his right to have legal counsel to represent him if he is financially unable to retain legal counsel.

Keywords

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



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