120-1-16 Public defenders accepting retainers in a case in which he/she has previously been appointed.

From time to time, it may be determined that an applicant is indigent and entitled to the appointment of counsel, but later is able to obtain funds to retain private counsel. No part-time public defender or assistant public defender or full-time public defender or assistant public defender entitled to engage in private practice shall accept money from a previously indigent person that they were appointed by the court to represent. All such applicants should be referred to an attorney who is not associated professionally with the public defender or assistant public defender who was previously appointed in the case and that client. Withdrawal must be consistent with the disciplinary rules.

HISTORY: Eff 9-27-91; 1-1-2000

Rule promulgated under: RC 111.15

Rule authorized by: RC 120.03(B)

Rule amplifies: RC 120.03(B), 120.04(B)(3)

RC 119.032 Review Date: 8/27/99, 8/27/04