LD2194

An Act to Clarify Responsibility for Compensation of Court-appointed Attorneys in Certain Proceedings

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Clarifies responsibility for compensating court-appointed attorneys in certain proceedings.

The bill amends Maine law to clarify the responsibility for compensating court-appointed attorneys in specific proceedings. It specifies that the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services is responsible for evaluating, training, supervising, and compensating attorneys appointed by state courts to represent indigent individuals. This includes attorneys appointed in child protection proceedings, extreme risk protection order proceedings, and involuntary commitment or treatment proceedings.

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Calendar

Feb 26

1:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 18

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Apr 6

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.

Apr 2

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.