PART I
Introductory
Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT
ยง2.2. Adequate legal representation of accused persons.
4. Appointment of Defense Counsel for those financially unable to retain legal counsel.
In all cases where the crimes charged are triable only in the Circuit Court, at any time when an accused advises that he is financially unable to retain legal counsel and that he desires to have legal counsel assigned to represent him, as soon after his request as practicable, he shall be brought before the court then having jurisdiction over him to decide whether the county Defense Counsel shall be assigned to represent him. If the court is satisfied after appropriate inquiry that the accused is financially unable to retain legal counsel, it shall assign the county Defense Counsel to represent him, and the accused shall be allowed reasonable time and opportunity to consult privately with such counsel before any further proceedings are had.
Counsel so assigned shall serve without cost to the accused and he shall have free access to the accused, in private, at all reasonable hours while acting as legal counsel for him. The assignment of Defense Counsel shall not deprive the accused of the right to engage other legal counsel in substitution at any stage of the proceedings.
Fair trial standards
Legal Aid
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence
Rights during trial - free communication with counsel
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