Kan. Admin. Regs. § 105-3-3

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 17, April 25, 2024

Section 105-3-3 - Rotation of appointments

All appointments shall be made in an orderly manner to avoid patronage, or the appearance of patronage, and to ensure fair distribution of appointments among all whose names appear on the panel. Names on the panel shall be in alphabetical order and appointments shall be made in sequence with the following exceptions:

(a) When the court determines there is a conflict of interest, the next listed attorney shall be appointed.

(b) When the court determines the attorney lacks sufficient experience in a serious felony case, the next qualified attorney shall be appointed.

(c) When the court determines an emergency appointment of counsel is required, the first available attorney may be appointed; or

(d) When the court determines the attorney is unavailable to promptly handle the case, the next listed attorney shall be appointed.

Any attorney who is passed over shall be first in sequence for the next appointment.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 105-3-3

Authorized by K.S.A. 1983 Supp. 22-4501 and 22-4522; implementing K.S.A. 1983 Supp. 22-4501 and 22-4522; effective May 1, 1984.