Chapter 5 · Law and justice
Vilken uppgift har en offentlig försvarare?
What is the role of a court-appointed defence lawyer?
Correct answer: To safeguard the suspect's rights
A court appoints public defence counsel when the conditions are met to assist the suspect's defence. The state pays initially, but a convicted person may have to repay costs.
Key words
offentlig försvarare · court-appointed defence counsel
Source: Riksdagen: Rättegångsbalk (1942:740) · 21 kap. 3 a, 4–5 och 7 §§; 31 kap. 1 §
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Att bevisa åtalet för åklagarens räkning
Defence counsel represents the suspect, not the prosecutor.
Att bestämma straffet tillsammans med domaren
Defence counsel is not one of the judges.
Att fatta beslut om den misstänktes häktning
The court decides remand; defence counsel may argue against it.