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Article 30

第三十条

The defendant or the suspect may appoint defense counsel at any time.

被告人又は被疑者は、何時でも弁護人を選任することができる。

Changes on a date not yet set (Act No. 46 of 2026)

The legal representative, curator, spouse, lineal relative or sibling of the defendant or suspect may independently appoint defense counsel.

被告人又は被疑者の法定代理人、保佐人、配偶者、直系の親族及び兄弟姉妹は、独立して弁護人を選任することができる。

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