New York § 722-D - 722-DDuration of assignment
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 722-D — 722-DDuration of assignment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 722-D. 722-DDuration of assignment
§ 722-d. Duration of assignment. Whenever it appears that the defendant is financially able to obtain counsel or to make partial payment for the representation or other services, counsel may report this fact to the court and the court may terminate the assignment of counsel or authorize payment, as the interests of justice may dictate, to the public defender, private legal aid bureau or society, private attorney, or otherwise.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 722-D
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 722-D cover?
Section 722-D ("722-DDuration of assignment") 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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