Section 4852.08 Of Chapter 3.5. Procedure For Restoration Of Rights And Application For Pardon From California Penal Code >> Title 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3.5.
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. During the proceedings upon the petition, the petitioner
may be represented by counsel of his or her own selection. If the
petitioner does not have counsel, he or she shall be represented by
the public defender, if there is one in the county, and if there is
none, by the adult probation officer of the county, or if in the
opinion of the court the petitioner needs counsel, the court shall
assign counsel to represent him or her.