Malaysia legislation
Section 53
Section 53
(2)
An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by such information, particulars or documents as may be determined by the Director General.
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(3)
The application under subsection (1) may be made at any time within a period of fourteen days—
(a)
after the case is transferred to the High Court under section 177a of the Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593];
(b)
after a charge before any court;
(c)
after conviction by any court; or
(d)
after receiving a notice of appeal.
(4)
If the applicant is a child, the application shall be made on behalf of the child by his parents or guardian and any reference to the applicant in this Chapter shall include the parents or guardian of the child.
(5)
Subject to the limitation under section 56, no person arrested in relation to any offence or charged with any offence shall be denied the opportunity to apply for public defence services.
Issuance of public defence certificate