77-32-308. Pro bono criminal representation -- Liability limits.
Counsel assigned by a court to represent an indigent in criminal, post-conviction, or
habeas corpus proceedings is immune from suit if the attorney provides the legal services:
(1) at no cost; or
(2) for only a substantially reduced cost that is applied to, but does not cover, expenses of
the service; and
(3) without gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 354, 1997 General Session
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