Considerations for selection of participating counties and municipalities

In making the selection of the participating counties and municipalities, the Unified Judicial System shall consider: (1) The demographics of the county or municipality; (2) The age and number of the current membership of the county or municipality bar; (3) The recommendation of the presiding circuit judge; (4) The programs of economic development within the county or municipality; (5) The geographical location compared to other counties or municipalities receiving assistance; (6) The evaluation of the attorney seeking assistance under the program; (7) Any existing or previous ties of the applicant to the county or municipality; and (8) Any prior participation by the county or municipality in the program. Source: SL 2013, ch 102 , § 3; SL 2017, ch 93 , § 5.