Rule 37.13 Counsel - Right to Consult

If you get arrested for an ordinance violation, you have the right to talk to a lawyer right away. This applies whether you were arrested with a warrant or without one, and even if the police just suspect you did something wrong. It doesn't matter where you're being held, whether that's a jail, a police station, or somewhere else.

As soon as you ask, the police must let you contact a lawyer or other people. They also have to give you access to a phone so you can make that call. The police can't make you wait or put off your request to reach out for help.

This rule protects your ability to get legal advice as soon as possible after you're taken into custody. You don't have to sit in custody without any way to reach a lawyer or contact someone who can help you.