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Find public defense programmes, provider directories and court instructions for requesting appointed counsel. Appointment, financial eligibility and case-type limits vary.

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A district attorney prosecutes cases; a public defender provides defense services under the applicable appointment process.
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Butte — official arraignment counsel guidanceOfficial instructions

The county District Attorney’s public information explains that a defendant can request appointed counsel at the first appearance before a judge. Appointment is decided by the court; the prosecutor does not represent the defendant.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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District Attorney | Butte County, CA — Requesting a Lawyer — county DA information

Suspects charged with a crime may request a court appointed attorney; the opportunity to request a court appointed criminal defense attorney is possible when a suspect first appears in front of a judge.

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