IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing 9308., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the Anti-Drug Sales Tax.
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ORDINANCE 2535, May 6, 1996
INTRODUCED BY John Patrick Burnett, Victor E. Callahan, and Dan Tarwater, County Legislators
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BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Section 9308., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed.
[9308. County Counselor to Serve as Coordinator of Drug Defense.
The county counselor shall serve as the county's coordinator of matters relating to the appointment of attorneys to defend indigent persons charged with drug-related offenses. The duties of the county counselor in this regard shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
9308.1 Standards for Appointed Counsel.
The county counselor shall develop standards and qualifications for attorneys which, if met, will evidence an attorney's ability to competently and professionally represent indigent persons charged with drug related offenses.
9308.2 Fee Schedule.
The county counselor shall develop and publish a schedule of fees, which may be flat, hourly, or daily rates, or any combination thereof, and which are appropriate for the representation of indigent persons charged with drug related offenses.
9308.3 Listing of Qualified Attorneys.
The county counselor shall ascertain from attorneys possessing the required qualifications and meeting the published standards their interest in representing indigent persons charged with drug related offenses and shall prepare and publish a listing of same. The listing shall be kept current and updated as necessary.
9308.4 Provide Listing to Circuit Court.
The county counselor shall provide the listing of qualified attorneys to the circuit court for the court's consideration for appointment as defense counsel for indigent persons charged with drug related offenses.
9308.5 Ap...
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