Act No. 1942 Section 5

Section 5

SEC. 5. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to prevent the defensor de oficio from engaging in private practice: Provided, That such practice shall not be incompatible with or detrimental to his official duties as defensor de oficio.

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