During the proceedings upon the petition, the petitioner may be represented by counsel of his own selection; if he has no such counsel he 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.
Cal. Penal Code § 4852.08
Procedure for Restoration of Rights and Application for Pardon
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