Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 22 - CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Part XV - Public Defender Board
Chapter 2 - Funding of Expert Witness, Specialized Scientific Testing, and Other Ancillary Services for Indigents Convicted of Capital Crimes
Section XV-203 - Application

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XV-203

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Applications on behalf of indigents sentenced to death for funding of reasonably necessary services of expert witnesses, cost of specialized scientific testing and other ancillary services associated with legal representation mandated by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the state of Louisiana shall be in writing and include the following:

1. name of indigent seeking funding;

2. a statement of justification of the need for services of an expert witness, specialized scientific testing, and/or other ancillary services;

3. name of expert witness or entity conducting specialized scientific testing or other ancillary services; and

4. estimated cost of fees for the services requested.

B. Any applications made by private counsel on behalf of a defendant sentenced to death for funding of reasonably necessary services of expert witnesses, cost of specialized scientific testing and other ancillary services based on partial indigency shall make application in accordance with Subsection A above. Additionally, counsel for the applicant must reveal all financial arrangements regarding representation.

C. All information contained in applications for funding that are subject to attorney client privilege shall remain privileged and confidential.

D. All applications are subject to guidelines for compensation of expert witnesses, cost of specialized scientific testing and other ancillary services set by the Louisiana Indigent Defense Assistance Board.

E. All applications made pursuant to this Section are subject to the availability of funds.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:151.2 (C).

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