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Article 316-8

第三百十六条の八

When the defense counsel does not appear on the date of the pretrial arrangement proceeding or when said defense counsel leaves the proceeding, the presiding judge must appoint defense counsel ex officio.

弁護人が公判前整理手続期日に出頭しないとき、又は在席しなくなつたときは、裁判長は、職権で弁護人を付さなければならない。

When there is a risk that the defense counsel will not appear on the date of the pretrial arrangement proceeding, the court may appoint defense counsel ex officio.

弁護人が公判前整理手続期日に出頭しないおそれがあるときは、裁判所は、職権で弁護人を付することができる。

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