Nebraska § 23-3408 - Public defender; second attorney authorized; when; fees.
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§ 23-3408. Public defender; second attorney authorized; when; fees.
In the event that the contracting attorney is appointed to represent an individual charged with a Class I or Class IA felony, the contracting attorney shall immediately apply to the district court for appointment of a second attorney to assist in the case. Upon application from the contracting attorney, the district court shall appoint another attorney with substantial felony trial experience to assist the contracting attorney in the case. Application for fees for the attorney appointed by the district court shall be made to the district court judge who shall allow reasonable fees. Once approved by the court, such fees shall be paid by the county board.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 23-3408 cover?
Section 23-3408 ("Public defender; second attorney authorized; when; fees.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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