Conn. Practice Book § 44-2 (2026)

Sec. 44-2. —Appointment in Other Instan- ces In any other situation in which a defendant is unable to obtain counsel by reason of indigency, and is constitutionally or statutorily entitled to the assistance of counsel, such defendant may request the judicial authority to appoint a public defender in accordance with Section 44-1. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 960.) Sec. 44-3. —Waiver of Right to Counsel A defendant shall be permitted to waive the right to counsel and shall be permitted to repre- sent himself or herself at any stage of the proceed- ings, either prior to or following the appointment of counsel. A waiver will be accepted only after the judicial authority makes a thorough inquiry and is satisfied that the defendant: (1) Has been clearly advised of the right to the assistance of counsel, including the right to the assignment of counsel when so entitled; © Copyrighted by the Secretary of the State of the State of Connecticut

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