When the public interest requires, and a person is entitled to representation by the agency under this chapter, the public defender may contract with one or more private attorneys to assist the public defender. Except as provided in AS 18.85.155, the public defender shall pay for these services out of appropriations to the agency.
AS 18.85.130
Contracts with private attorneys
Known as the Public Defender Act
The act spans §§ 18–18 (19 sections).
Official source: Alaska State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Alaska statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.