(a) Opportunity to Consult with Counsel. A defendant shall be given an opportunity to
consult with counsel before his or her initial interview with the probation officer. The
probation officer shall:
(1) advise the defendant of his or her rights, and
(2) advise the defendant that his or her counsel may be present during the initial interview.
(b) Notification of Counsel. It is the responsibility of the probation officer to notify either the
defendant’s retained counsel or the Federal Public Defender of a scheduled initial
appearance before the initial interview.
