17-12-27. Appointment of assistant public defenders; salary; promotions. 17-12-28. Appointment of investigator; role and responsibilities; compensation; promotions. 17-12-29. Employment of supplemental personnel; compensation. 17-12-30. Classification of personnel; responsibilities; compensation; local supplements. 1276 T.17, C.12 Sec. 17-12-31. 17-12-32. 17-12-33. 17-12-34. 17-12-35. 17-12-36. 17-12-37. LEGAL DEFENSE FOR INDIGENTS Sec. Employment of additional personnel. Contracting with the council for personnel paid by local government. Assistant public defenders’ private practice of law or concurrent judicial service prohibited; admission to bar in Georgia. Pro rata sharing of expenses and resources by counties in each circuit. Acceptance of other funding. Alternative delivery system; annual review of operations by council; record keeping. Effective date of article. 17-12-44. 17-12-45. cords; limited period of assistance. Exception to qualification requirements for public defender or assistant public defender. Effective date of article. Article 3A Recovery of Attorney’s Fees and Costs 17-12-50. 17-12-51. 17-12-52. Definitions.