California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §5226: Such a criminal defendant must be advised of his right to immediately continue with the criminal proceeding, and it is the duty of the judge to apprise the defendant fully of his option and of the con

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A judge must inform a criminal defendant of their right to continue proceedings immediately and explain options and consequences if they choose evaluation procedures. The defendant has a right to legal counsel at that proceeding.

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Such a criminal defendant must be advised of his right to immediately continue with the criminal proceeding, and it is the duty of the judge to apprise the defendant fully of his option and of the consequences which will occur if the defendant chooses the evaluation procedures. The defendant shall have a right to legal counsel at the proceedings at which the choice is made.

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