by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
Before arraignment the court shall inquire whether the accused is represented by counsel and, if not, inquire into the defendants desires and financial circumstances. If the defendant desires an attorney and is indigent, the court shall authorize the immediate...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
The judge, or the judges designee, shall set the time of arraignment unless arraignment is waived either by the defendant or by operation of law. Notice of the date, time, and place of arraignment shall be delivered to the clerk of the court and sent to attorneys of...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
Any indigent defense program shall operate independently and be structured to preserve independence. Independent counsel shall be politically autonomous and free from influence, guidance or control from any other authority in the discharge of professional duties,...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
All fee vouchers or requests from panel attorneys shall be submitted to the judge assigned the case or a person or committee designated to review fee requests prior to their submission to the county for payment. Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 29.10
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
The judge or judges of a multi judge circuit shall determine the method of compensation to be paid under a panel program. Each program shall prescribe minimum fees to be paid as a total fee, regardless of hours, in certain categories of cases, governed by these rules....
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
(A) Appointments of private attorneys shall be made on an impartial and equatable basis; (B) The cases shall be distributed among the, attorneys to ensure balanced workloads through a rotation system; (C) More difficult or complex cases shall be assigned to attorneys...
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