Kentucky Court Rules

Ky. R. Crim. P. 7.16 (2026)

RCr 7.16. Defendant's counsel

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Upon the application for taking depositions if a defendant is without counsel, the court shall advise the defendant of his or her right thereto and assign counsel to represent the defendant unless the defendant elects to proceed without counsel or is able to obtain counsel.

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HISTORY: Amended by Order 98-3, eff. 3-1-99; adopted eff. 1-1-63