When the public interest requires, and a person is entitled to representation by the agency under this chapter, the public defender may contract with one or more private attorneys to assist the public defender. Except as provided in AS 18.85.155, the public defender shall pay for these services out of appropriations to the agency.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Chapter 85. Public Defender Agency
Sec. 18.85.010. Public defender agency established.
Sec. 18.85.020. Administration.
Sec. 18.85.030. Appointment and term.
Sec. 18.85.070. Private practice prohibited.
Sec. 18.85.080. Delegation of functions.
Sec. 18.85.100. Right to representation, services, and facilities.
Sec. 18.85.110. Notice and provision for representation.
Sec. 18.85.120. Determination of indigency; repayment.
Sec. 18.85.130. Contracts with private attorneys.
Sec. 18.85.150. Recovery from defendant.
Sec. 18.85.155. Payment by municipality.