Book Three: Prosecution Stage › Part One: Conduct of the Public Action › Chapter Two: Hearing
(1) Even if the accused is not present, his or her defence counsel shall have the authority to be present at all sessions.
Original Turkish text
MADDE 197 · Sanığın müdafi gönderebilmesi
(1) Sanık hazır bulunmasa da müdafii bütün oturumlarda hazır bulunmak yetkisine sahiptir.