Rule 44 Right to and Assignment of Counsel
Rule Text
(a) Ri~ht to Assi~ned Counsel. Every defendant who is unable to obtain counsel shall be entitled to have counsel assigned to represent him/her at every stage of the proceedings from his/her initial appearance before a judge through appeal, unless he/she waives such appointment.
(b) Assi~meot Procedure. The procedures for implementing the right set out in subdivision (a) shall be those provided by law and by orders of the court in the absence of any such law.
(c) Joint Representation. Whenever two or more defendants have been jointly charged pursuant to Rule 13, and are represented by the same retained or assigned counsel or by retained or assigned counsel who are associated in the practice of law, the court shall promptly inquire with respect to such joint representation and shall personally advise each defendant of his/her right to the effective assistance of counsel, including separate representation. Unless it appears that there is good cause to believe no conflict of interest is likely to arise, the court shall take such measures as may be appropriate to protect each defendant's right to counsel.