The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services is accepting written public comment on the following proposed rule:
Chapter 5: Co-Counsel Requirements (PDF)
This rule establishes a process for requesting co-counsel, expectations of co-counsel, parameters for payment of co-counsel, and guidelines for the delegation of tasks in assigned cases.
Written public comment on the proposed rule will close on Friday, October 18, 2024. Written comments should be directed to PDS@maine.gov.