New York § 718 - 718Appointment of other counsel
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 718 — 718Appointment of other counsel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 718. 718Appointment of other counsel
§ 718. Appointment of other counsel. Nothing contained herein shall preclude a court on its own motion or upon application by the public defender or by the indigent defendant or person described in section two hundred sixty-two or section eleven hundred twenty of the family court act, or section four hundred seven of the surrogate's court procedure act, from appointing an attorney other than the public defender to represent such defendant or person or to assist in the representation of such defendant or person at any stage of the proceedings or on appeal. If such attorney is appointed, he shall serve without compensation, unless such compensation is otherwise provided for by law.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 718
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 718 cover?
Section 718 ("718Appointment of other 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.
How do I cite New York § 718?
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