Right to and Appointment of Counsel (a) Retained Counsel. If a defendant appears without counsel in a criminal proceeding, the Court may grant a reasonable continuance if the defendant expresses a des

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Rule Set: Criminal Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Rule: 44-1

Jurisdiction: NDCA

Bluebook Citation: N.D. Cal. Crim. L.R. 44-1

(b) Appointed Counsel. If a defendant requests appointment of counsel by the Court, the Court shall appoint counsel in accordance with the plan of the Court adopted pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act of 1964. (c) Proceeding Pro Se. A defendant may elect to proceed without counsel, provided the defendant waives the right to counsel in a manner approved by the Judge or Magistrate Judge.

However, if requested by the pro se defendant, the Court may designate counsel to advise the pro se defendant.

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