New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 9 - HUMAN RIGHTS
Chapter 2 - AGE
Part 17 - LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Section 9.2.17.7 - DEFINITIONS

Universal Citation: 9 NM Admin Code 9.2.17.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. A "fee generating case" includes any matter which, if undertaken by a private legal practitioner on behalf of a client, could reasonably be expected to result in an awarded legal fee directly payable out of the amount awarded the client from the opposing parties, or from public funds.

B. "Legal assistance" means legal advice, education and representation provided by an attorney to older individuals with economic or social needs; and includes, to the extent feasible, counseling or other appropriate assistance provided by a paralegal or law student under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney; and counseling and representation provided by a non-lawyer where permitted by law.

C. "Legal assistance providers" are those who, pursuant to the Older Americans Act, Title III B, provide services, legal assistance and other counseling services and assistance.

D. "Means test" is defined as the use of an older individual's income or resources to deny or limit that individual's receipt of services.

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