Ala. Admin. Code r. 355-9-1-.11

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 355-9-1-.11 - Minimum Qualifications And Requirements For A Public Defender

Should a Board determine that the method for delivering indigent defense services in its county or circuit is by the establishment of a Public Defender's office and the selection and appointment of a Public Defender, it shall do so in accordance with the Act. The minimum qualifications and requirements for the position of Public Defender shall be:

(a) The individual sought to be appointed must be a member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar and any other bar association of which the individual is a member;

(b) The individual sought to be appointed must have a minimum of eight (8) years of criminal practice experience, preferably with criminal trial experience;

(c) The individual sought to be appointed must have the ability to effectively administer the Public Defender's office;

(d) The individual sought to be appointed may not practice before a judge in the same county or judicial circuit within the 4th degree of consanguinity (first cousin), inclusive;

(e) The individual sought to be appointed must become a resident of the county or circuit in which he or she will serve as Public Defender within 90 days of taking office.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 355-9-1-.11

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2015, eff. 12/23/2015; operative 1/4/2016.

Author: C. Roberts

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-4-322(h).