An Act To Extend The Requirement That The Maine Commission On Public Defense Services Compensate Certain Private Attorneys Appointed To Provide Indigent Legal Services

Summary

The bill restores and prolongs the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services’ duty to compensate private attorneys who are appointed by courts when no public defender, assigned counsel, contract counsel, or employed counsel is available. It applies to criminal and civil indigent cases for the next two years, ensuring low‑income parties retain the right to legal representation.

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