As amended through September 25, 2024
Rule 96 - Assignment of Counsel(a) Compliance with 15 M.R.S. §2138(3). Following the filing of a motion for DNA analysis, if the court finds the person to be indigent, the court may assign counsel any time during the proceedings.(b) Determination of Indigency; Assignment and Compensation; Continuing Duty to Represent. The determination of indigency, the appointment of and compensation of counsel, and the continuing duty of counsel to represent the person shall be governed by 4 M.R.S. §§1801 - 1804 and by the provisions of Rules 44, 44A, and 44B.Last amended effective 11/2/2016.