New York § 703 - 703Employment of counsel
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 703 — 703Employment of counsel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 703. 703Employment of counsel
§ 703. Employment of counsel. With the written approval of the county judge of a county in which an indictment has been found for a capital or other crime which presents unusual difficulty upon the trial thereof, the district attorney may employ counsel to assist him upon such trial. Such approval shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. The board of supervisors shall audit as other county charges a reasonable compensation and the necessary expenses of such counsel as certified by the presiding judge or justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 703
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 703 cover?
Section 703 ("703Employment of counsel") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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