Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.110

Current through 2024

Section 71.05.110 - Compensation of appointed counsel

Attorneys appointed for persons pursuant to this chapter shall be compensated for their services as follows:

(1) The person for whom an attorney is appointed shall, if he or she is financially able pursuant to standards as to financial capability and indigency set by the superior court of the county in which the proceeding is held, bear the costs of such legal services;

(2) if such person is indigent pursuant to such standards, the behavioral health administrative services organization shall reimburse the county in which the proceeding is held for the direct costs of such legal services, as provided in RCW 71.05.730.

RCW 71.05.110

Amended by 2019 c 325,§ 3005, eff. 1/1/2020.

Amended by 2014 c 225,§ 83, eff. 4/1/2016.

Amended by 2011 c 343,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2012.

1997 c 112 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 16.

Effective date- 2019 c 325 : See note following RCW 71.24.011.

Effective date- 2014 c 225 : See note following RCW 71.24.016.

Intent-Effective date- 2011 c 343 : See notes following RCW 71.05.730.