Effective - 02 Jul 2013
600.062. Acceptance of cases, no authority to limit based on caseload standards. — Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 600.017 and 600.042 to the contrary, neither the director nor the commission shall have the authority to limit the availability of a district office or any division director, district defender, deputy district defender, or assistant public defender to accept cases based on a determination that the office has exceeded a caseload standard. The director, commission, any division director, district defender, deputy district defender, or assistant public defender may not refuse to provide representation required under this chapter without prior approval from a court of competent jurisdiction.
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(L. 2013 H.B. 215)
Effective 7-02-13
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders
Chapter 600 - Public Defenders
Section 600.011 - Definitions.
Section 600.017 - Commission, powers and duties.
Section 600.040 - Office space and utilities services, how provided — retirement system membership.
Section 600.044 - Legal services to be furnished by defender, dismissal from case, when, procedure.
Section 600.051 - Waiver of counsel, when permitted.
Section 600.062 - Acceptance of cases, no authority to limit based on caseload standards.
Section 600.063 - Caseload concerns, motion to court, procedure — rulemaking authority.
Section 600.064 - Private counsel, appointment of, requirements — expenses.
Section 600.089 - Parolees to pay for representation, when.
Section 600.091 - Confidentiality of defender's files, exceptions.
Section 600.093 - Probation, payment for services may be condition.
Section 600.101 - Provision of office space for public defender, disputes.