TITLE 19

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 8

EXAMINATION OF CASE AND DISCHARGE OR COMMITMENT OF ACCUSED

19-801.  Accused to be informed of charge — Right to counsel. When the defendant is brought before the magistrate upon an arrest, either with or without warrant, on a charge of having committed a public offense, the magistrate must immediately inform him of the charge against him, and of his right to the aid of counsel in every stage of the proceedings.

History:

[(19-801) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 143, p. 230; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7565; C.S., sec. 8743; I.C.A., sec. 19-701.]