The officer in charge of the jail or police station shall immediately inform the prisoner booked: (1) Of the charge against him; (2) Of his rights to communicate with and procure counsel; and (3) Of his right to request a preliminary examination when he is charged with a felony. The officer in charge shall, within forty-eight hours from the time of the booking, notify the district attorney in writing of all persons booked for violation of state statutes, and shall furnish without cost a certified copy of any booking entry to any person requesting it.
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