PD 97 Section 20

Rights of Respondents.

Section 20

SEC. 20. Rights of Respondents. —The respondent certified merchant marine officer shall be entitled to be represented by counsel, to have a speedy and public hearing and to confront and to cross-examine witnesses against him.

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CitationPD 97 Section 20 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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