Cite as: 22 CNCA § 464

If the defendant appear for trial, without counsel, he must be informed by the Court that it is his right to have counsel before being tried, and must be asked if he desires the aid of counsel. If he desires and is financially unable to employ counsel, the Court must assign counsel to defend him. The attorney so appointed shall represent said person in the examining Magistrate Court until he is discharged or bound over by said Court and shall receive such compensation as is ordered by the Court not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and approved by the Court.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.