South Carolina § 63-19-1040 - Indigent defense.
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§ 63-19-1040. Indigent defense.
Notwithstanding Title 17, Chapter 3, Defense of Indigents, in determining indigence for the purpose of appointing legal counsel for a child in a delinquency proceeding, the court shall determine the financial ability of the child's parents to retain counsel for the child. If the court determines that the parents are able to retain counsel for the child but the parents refuse to retain counsel and the court appoints counsel, the court may order the parents to reimburse the Indigent Defense Fund or pay the court-appointed attorney in an amount to be determined by the court.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2.
DERIVATION TABLE
Showing the section in former Chapter 7, Title 20 from which the section in this article was derived.
| NewSection | FormerSection |
|---|---|
| 63-19-1210 | 20-7-7605 |
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 63-19-1040
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 63-19-1040 cover?
Section 63-19-1040 ("Indigent defense.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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