Rule 244 - Assignment of Counsel(a) If the defendant appears in court without counsel, the court shall advise the defendant of the right to retain counsel. In an appropriate case, if, upon the defendant's affidavit or sworn testimony and other investigation, the court finds that the defendant is financially unable to obtain counsel, an attorney shall be assigned to represent the defendant at every stage of the trial court proceedings. In any case in which counsel must be appointed, the court may appoint law students who shall act under the provisions of C.R.C.P. 226. No lawyer need be appointed for a defendant who, after being advised, with full knowledge of the right to counsel, elects to proceed without counsel. (b) Whenever two or more defendants have been jointly charged pursuant to Rule 208(b) or have been joined for trial pursuant to Rule 213, and are represented by the same retained or assigned counsel or by retained or assigned counsel who are associated in the practice of law, the court shall promptly inquire with respect to such joint representation and shall personally advise each defendant of the right to the effective assistance of counsel, including separate representation. Unless it appears that there is good cause to believe no conflict of interest is likely to arise, the court shall take such measures as may be appropriate to protect each defendant's right to counsel. Entire chapter amended June 30, 1988, effective 1/1/1989.