Local Rule LCrR 44.1: Appointed Counsel
M.D. Ala. — Criminal rule
Local Criminal Rule 44.1 Appointed Counsel.
The following guidelines for counsel appointed under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, shall be followed:
(a) Duties of Appointed Counsel.
(1) Counsel who participate in this plan do so in fulfillment of their professional responsibilities as officers of the Court, and the limited amount of compensation accruing in no respect diminishes that responsibility.
(2) Appointed counsel shall report to the Court any change in his/her client's financial status indicating that the client is able to finance all or a part of his/her representation. No appointed counsel shall accept a payment from or on behalf of the person represented without prior authorization of the Court.
(b) Termination of Appointment of Counsel. Representation by appointed counsel shall terminate when the purpose of the appointment is accomplished or when terminated by Court order.
(c) Guidelines as to Maximum Compensation. The Clerk shall maintain a schedule of guidelines for maximum compensation to be allowed by the Court, not to exceed that provided in 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.