Section 15-12-1 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) APPOINTED COUNSEL. Any attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama who is appointed by the court to represent an indigent defendant. (2) CONTRACT COUNSEL. Any attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama, […]
Section 15-12-2 Determination as to indigent defense systems to be used in circuit, district and municipal courts. Repealed by Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §9, effective June 14, 2011. (Acts 1975, No. 1205, §9-105.)
Section 15-12-3 Presiding circuit judges to administer indigent defense systems within circuits; adoption of rules for effectuation of systems by circuit courts. Repealed by Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §9, effective June 14, 2011. (Acts 1975, No. 1205, §9-103.)
Section 15-12-4 Voluntary indigent defense advisory boards. (a) Creation. In each judicial circuit, a voluntary indigent defense advisory board shall be established. (b) Composition; qualifications, appointment, term of office, and removal of members; vacancies. – The voluntary indigent defense advisory board shall be composed of five members who are residents of the judicial circuit in […]
Section 15-12-5 Determination of indigency and provision of defense services. (a) Judicial role in determining indigency. The trial judge shall determine, in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Office of Indigent Defense Services, if a person in his or her court is an indigent defendant, any time appropriate or necessary. Upon appeal […]
Section 15-12-6 Compensation of appointed counsel. Compensation of counsel appointed to represent indigent defendants shall be paid by the state in such amounts as otherwise provided by law. The procedure for approval and payment for such services shall be as provided by law or rule as may be promulgated by the director. (Acts 1975, No. […]
