standby counsel

An attorney who is appointed to be prepared to represent a pro se criminal defendant if the defendant’s self-representation ends.

• The standby counsel may also provide some advice and guidance to the defendant during the self-representation.

— Also termed advisory counsel. [Cases: Criminal Law 641.10(3). C.J.S. Criminal Law § 297.]

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词条贡献者

法律翻译Fang，毕业于新加坡知名法学院，专注翻译各类与白领犯罪与调查有关的法律文件。