77-32-604. Application and qualification for fund money.
(1) Any participating county may apply to the board for benefits from the fund if that
county has incurred, or reasonably anticipates incurring, expenses in the defense of an indigent for
capital felonies in violation of state law arising out of a single criminal episode.
(2) No application shall be made nor benefits provided from the fund for cases filed
before September 1, 1998.
(3) If the application of a participating county is approved by the board, the board shall
negotiate, enter into, and administer a contract with counsel for the indigent and costs incurred for
the defense of that indigent, including fees for counsel and reimbursement for defense costs
incurred by defense counsel.
(4) Nonparticipating counties are responsible for paying indigent costs in their county and
shall not be eligible for any legislative relief. However, nonparticipating counties may provide
for payment of indigent costs through an increase in the county tax levy as provided in Section
77-32-307.
(5) This part may not become effective unless the board has received resolutions before
August 1, 1998, from at least 15 counties adopted as described in Subsection 77-32-602(2).
Amended by Chapter 209, 2001 General Session
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