Furthermore, public defender systems have proved economically feasible, and the establishment of such systems to replace appointment of private attorneys can keep costs at acceptable levels even when the number of cases requiring appointment of counsel increases dramatically. (supreme.justia.com)
APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL KRS 31.110 (1)(a)-- Any indigent person charged with felony, misdemeanor or any offense which could result in his confinement is entitled to be represented by an attorney provided by the Commonwealth. (dickmanlawoffice.com)
In a recent amicus brief to the Alaska Supreme Court, the American Bar Association (ABA) argues that the Alaskan Constitution requires appointment of counsel to an indigent parent in a child custody case when a private lawyer represents the other party. (iaals.du.edu)