Code of Maine Rules
94 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
649 - MAINE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
Chapter 4 - CASELOAD STANDARDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL AND CONTRACT COUNSEL


Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

Summary: The purpose of this rule is to implement 4 M.R.S. § 1804(2)(C) by prescribing "standards for assigned counsel and contract counsel caseloads" for attorneys accepting assignments to represent consumers of indigent legal services. The objective is to ensure that attorneys are not overscheduled or overworked and are able to provide effective, high quality, representation to each client.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 4 M.R.S. §§1804(2)(C), (2) (G) and (4) (D)

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