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4 M.R.S. § 1801 Maine Commission on Public Defense Services; established
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The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services, established by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 25‑A, is an independent commission whose purpose is to provide high-quality, effective and efficient representation and promote due process for persons who receive indigent legal …
4 M.R.S. § 1802 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW).] 1. Assigned counsel. "Assigned counsel" means a private attorney designated by the commission to provide indigent legal services at publi…
4 M.R.S. § 1802-A Employed counsel and public defender
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An attorney may be employed by the commission both as "employed counsel" and as a "public defender."
4 M.R.S. § 1803 Commission structure
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1. Members; appointment; chair. The commission consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and confirmation by the Legislature. The Governor shall designate one…