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M.R.U. Crim. P. 96

ASSIGNMENT OF COUNSEL

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(a) Compliance with 15 M.R.S. § 2138(3). Following the filing of a

motion for DNA analysis, if the court finds the person to be indigent, the court

may assign counsel any time during the proceedings.

(b) Determination of Indigency; Assignment and Compensation;

Continuing Duty to Represent. The determination of indigency, the

appointment of and compensation of counsel, and the continuing duty of

counsel to represent the person shall be governed by 4 M.R.S. §§ 1801-1804

and by the provisions of Rules 44, 44A, and 44B.

Provenance

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courts.maine.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-24
Edition
2026-09-24
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