Code of Maine Rules
94 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
649 - MAINE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
Chapter 2 - STANDARDS FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSIGNED COUNSEL
Section 649-2-6 - Removal or Suspension from the Roster

The Executive Director may remove indefinitely or suspend an attorney from the roster completely or from the roster for certain case types and court locations for any failure to comply with this or any other Commission rule. In addition, the Executive Director may remove indefinitely or suspend an attorney from the roster completely or from the roster for certain case types and court locations if the Executive Director determines that the attorney is no longer qualified to provide quality indigent legal services based on the nature of any criminal charge or on investigation by the Executive Director or the Executive Director's designee of any complaint or other information. The Executive Director's decision to remove or suspend an attorney from the roster shall be in writing and shall reflect the Executive Director's reasoning in a manner sufficient to inform the attorney and the public of the basis for the Executive Director's action.

Attorneys removed indefinitely must re-apply to the Commission if they wish to receive assignments in the future. Attorneys suspended from the roster need not re-apply, but must demonstrate compliance with any conditions made part of a suspension. Removal or suspension may also include a requirement that the attorney immediately identify to the Commission all open assigned cases and file a motion to withdraw in each case.

The Executive Director's decision to remove or suspend an attorney may be appealed to the full Commission pursuant to 4 M.R.S.A. §1804(3)(J) and Commission rule 94-649 C hapter 201.