People v. Cotten

This is an ex parte application brought on behalf of the defendant for the payment of services rendered on behalf of said defendant — all pursuant to section 722-c of the County Law.

Upon arraignment on or about January 30, 1973, the defendant was ordered held for examination in accordance with CPL 730.

Such examination resulted in a finding indicating defendant’s lack of capacity. The defendant sought to controvert that issue. The matter was adjourned from February 13,1973, to February 27,1973, for hearing.

Section 722-c of the County Law, inter alia, provides: “ Upon a finding in an ex parte…