§22-253. Defendant to be examined.
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The magistrate must without a jury, immediately after the appearance of counsel, or if none appear and the defendant require the aid of counsel, after waiting a reasonable time therefor, proceed to examine the case. The defendant may be sworn and testify in his own behalf as in civil cases. R.L.1910, § 5669.