PD 1069 (Philippine Extradition Law) Section 7

Appointment of Counsel de Oficio.

Section 7

SECTION 7. Appointment of Counsel de Oficio. — If on the date set for the hearing the accused does not have a legal counsel, the presiding judge shall appoint any law practitioner residing within his territorial jurisdiction as counsel de oficio for the accused to assist him in the hearing.

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