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HB16-1309

Right To Counsel In Municipal Court

Concerning a defendant's right to counsel in certain cases considered by municipal courts.
Session:
2016 Regular Session
Subjects:
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Local Government
Bill Summary

At the time of first appearance on a municipal charge, if the defendant is in custody and the charged offense includes a possible sentence of incarceration, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the defendant for purposes of the initial appearance unless, after a full advisement, the defendant makes a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver of his or her right to counsel.

If the defendant remains in custody, the appointment of counsel continues until the defendant is released from custody. If the defendant is released from custody, he or she may apply for court-appointed counsel, and the court shall appoint counsel if the court determines that the defendant is indigent and the charged offense includes a possible sentence of incarceration.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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