An Act To Prohibit The Appointment Or Assignment Of A Private Attorney To Provide Indigent Legal Services Without That Attorney'S Consent

Summary

The bill amends state law to require that a private attorney must agree before a court can appoint them to represent a client eligible for indigent legal services, and the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services must confirm the attorney’s eligibility. It affects courts, private attorneys, and low‑income defendants, ensuring attorneys are not forced into representation they did not choose.

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