Opinion No. (1978)

REQUESTED BY: Sam Grimminger, Hall County Attorney, Grand Island, Nebraska. Is the county board obligated under sections 43-205.06 and 43-205.07, R.S.Supp., 1976, to pay expenses for court appointed counsel arising from a case transferred to the juvenile docket involving a violation of city ordinances, and prosecuted by the city attorney's office?

Yes, the county is obligated to pay such expenses and fees.

You asked for our opinion as to whether or not a county board is obligated under sections 43-205.06 and 43-205.07, R.S.Supp., 1976, to pay expenses for court appointed counsel arising from a…