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Court-appointed legal representation
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
A professional appointment system organised by bar associations to ensure assistance and defence in statutory cases. It differs from a decision granting legal aid.
Legal reference
Legal Aid Act · Art. 22 — Court-appointed legal representation, Art. 24 — Court-appointed legal representation
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.