a.Request for Court-Appointed Counsel. Any request for court-appointed counsel, either for trial or appeal purposes, shall be granted only after a review of the financial conditions of defendant by the court.b.Selection. The presiding criminal judge shall adopt a plan by Administrative Order which sets a process, procedure, and standards for the appointment of indigent defense counsel.c.Compensation of Appointed Counsel. Appointed counsel shall be paid at the prevailing Maricopa County contract rate. If counsel being appointed is not under contract with Maricopa County to provide indigent representation, the court shall set the rate to be paid in an amount that the court in its discretion deems reasonable, considering the services performed.Amended March 21, 1989, effective 5/1/1989. Renumbered from Rule 4.5 and amended June 12, 2013, effective 7/1/2013.HISTORICAL NOTES
Former Rule 4.2, which related to commencement of criminal actions, was deleted June 12, 2013, effective July 1, 2013.