120-1-04 Hiring of additional attorney.

Subject to prior approval of the court, a second attorney should be appointed or employed whenever necessary to protect the rights of the client, including, but not limited to the following:

(A) When dealing with matters involving highly technical areas requiring special expertise;

(B) When needed to depose a witness not located in the immediate area;

(C) When necessary to resolve conflicts of interest;

(D) When the accused has been charged with a death penalty specification;

(E) When the assistance of additional counsel is necessary to provide quality defense.

Effective: 10/09/2009

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/21/2009 and 10/08/2014

Promulgated Under: 111.15

Statutory Authority: 120.03

Rule Amplifies: 120.03

Prior Effective Dates: 1/9/78, 1/1/00