In re Attorney for Compensation Under Article 18-B of the County Law

Counsel assigned pursuant to article 18-B of the County Law has applied to this court for an order fixing his compensation in excess of $500, claiming that his representation of an assigned defendant entailed considerable effort beyond the $500 limit generally applicable to 18-B assignments (County Law, § 722-b). The approved voucher form lists the hours both in and out of court spent by counsel in connection with his representation of the defendant. Annexed to the form is the attorney’s affirmation setting forth the reasons why he should receive compensation above the $500 limit.

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