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What are the duties and responsibilities of a court appointed lawyer?
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∙ 13y ago
A court appointed attorney is a defense lawyer that is paid for by state governments. They are appointed to people facing criminal charges who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoln all states that I am aware of you must qualify by means of income. If you make (or have assets) over a certain amount, you will not qualify for this taxpayer supported service.
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∙ 14y agoTo defend the (indigent) criminal to the best of their ability - the same as any defense attorney.
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∙ 15y agoThey will provide you one.
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∙ 13y agoPresent a defense for the accused.
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Are they suspose to working with him and defend to him to the best of their ability
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Is a laywer part of the judicial branch?
Yes. A lawyer is an officer of the court and has duties and responsibilities to it.
Are the duties of the Supreme Court and the responsibilities of the Supreme Court the same?
No, the responsibilities are what they have to do on behalf of their country. The duties are what concerns their job. Thin line i know, but very important.
What amendment for a court appointed lawyer?
In the United States, access to a court-appointed attorney is a defendant's right under the 6th Amendment.
If the executor of a will a lawyer retires overseas and is no longer with the company who takes over the duties of executor or should he or she have appointed a replacement before leaving the country?
The court will appoint someone if no one volunteers.
Is a bail hearing the same as a preliminary hearing?
Yes and No, A preliminary hearing is when you have a court date and the judge ask you would you like to hire a lawyer on your own or be appointed one by the court and the judge will set another court date and give you time to talk to the appointed lawyer or hire your own lawyer but you can get a a bond if you don,t have one when you go to your preliminary hearing, but if you are denied a bond that's when you have to get the appointed lawyer or your hired lawyer to set you a date for a bail hearing and that takes like 48 to 72 hours depending on your lawyer to get another court date to try to see can a bond be posted.
If a child is charged with shoplifting should it get a lawyer?
If going to court, if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed. If a child is innocent, get a lawyer. If a child is guilty, you should get the appointed one, and plead guilty.
How long after being a lawyer can you be a judge?
Depends upon the court and the jurisdiction.You do not need to be a lawyer at all to be appointed to the US Supreme Court (although that is the only US court this is true of).In England, you need to be a lawyer for 10 years before you can become a recorder, which is the lowest level of open court judge.
Do you need a lawyer for an indictment?
It's advisable. Even a court appointed one is better than none.
When should an executor of an estate know they are appointed executor?
When the testator has passed away. That is when their duties begin. The first thing they have to do is file with the probate court to be appointed as executor.
What is a court appointed attorney?
An attorney appointed by the court to defend an indivudaul whs is unable to afford their own attorney. This can include Public Defenders as well as attorneys in private practice who volunteer their work "Pro Bono."
If you are the executer can someone else take over your authority and duties without your knowing about it?
No. You are the court appointed executor unless the court appoints someone else because you have failed to perform your duties as executor. In that case the court would notify you and there would be a hearing.
How do you respond to a child support summons in Indiana?
Details may vary from state to state and you will want to get it back by the time specified. Basically, if want joint custody you respond that you agree to it, and if you do not, you should consult with an attorney in your area as to how to respond.
