Wisconsin Administrative Code
Public Defender Board
Chapter PD 2 - Assignment procedure
Section PD 2.12 - Investigative and expert services for private attorneys

(1) The state public defender may make available to private attorneys assigned under these provisions the services of staff investigators. In the event a staff investigator is not available or is providing services in a conflicting case, the state public defender may authorize the private attorney to retain investigatory services that may reasonably be required, and the investigator shall be compensated by the state public defender.

(2) If a private attorney assigned under these provisions finds it necessary to retain expert assistance, the attorney shall apply to the state public defender for permission to retain that expert assistance. The state public defender may approve the request. In the event of approval, the state public defender shall provide reimbursement for the assistance.