Maine LD1706 mandates that indigent defendants in custody must be assigned competent defense counsel within hours of such assignment.

Maine LD1706 amends the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated to require that the assignment of competent defense counsel to an indigent defendant who is incarcerated must be documented within hours of the assignment, excluding weekends and holidays. This ensures timely notification and legal representation for those in custody who cannot afford an attorney.

Maine LD1706 mandates that indigent defendants in custody must be assigned competent defense counsel within hours of such assignment.

Maine LD1706 amends the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated to require that the assignment of competent defense counsel to an indigent defendant who is incarcerated must be documented within hours of the assignment, excluding weekends and holidays. This ensures timely notification and legal representation for those in custody who cannot afford an attorney.