—Discussions with Defendant

The prosecuting authority shall not engage in plea discussions at the disposition conference, or at other times, directly with a defendant who is represented by counsel, except with such coun- sel’s approval. If the defendant refuses to be rep- resented by counsel or waives this right under Section 44-3, the prosecuting authority may prop- erly discuss disposition of the charges directly with the defendant. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 688.)