Colorado § 27-65-129 - Payment for counsel.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 27-65-129 — Payment for counsel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-65-129. Payment for counsel.
In order to provide legal representation to persons eligible for an attorney pursuant to this article 65, the judicial department shall pay, out of money appropriated by the general assembly, sums directly to the appointed attorney on a case-by-case basis or, on behalf of the state, shall pay lump-sum grants to and contract with individual attorneys, legal partnerships, legal professional corporations, public interest law firms, or nonprofit legal services corporations.
Source: L. 2022: Entire article amended with relocations, (HB 22-1256), ch. 451, p. 3204, § 1, effective August 10.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 27-65-129 as it existed prior to 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 27-65-129
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 27-65-129 cover?
Section 27-65-129 ("Payment for counsel.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 27-65-129?
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Is this the official text of Colorado law?
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