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INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
1.
Purpose
2.
Application
3.
Discrimination
II. Case Selection
1.
Nature of Case
2.
Publicizing of Services
III. The Attorney-Client Relationship
1.
Nature of Representation
2.
Initial Contact
3.
Duration of Representation
4.
Conflicts of Interest
5.
Conflict Cases
IV. Administration of Defender Services
1.
Attorney-Client Communication
2.
Delivery of Services
3.
Accounting and Billing System
4.
Performance Evaluation
s
5.
Proficiency Determination for Contract Attorneys
V. Caseloads
1.
Governing Principle
2.
Caseload Evaluation
VI.
Qualifications and Duties of Counsel
1.
General Duties of Defense Counsel
2.
Obligations of Counsel Regarding Pretrial Release
3.
Counsel’s Interview with Client
4.
Counsel’s Duty in Pretrial Release Proceedings
5.
Counsel’s Duties at Preliminary Hearing
6.
Duty of Counsel to Conduct Investigation
7.
Formal and Informal Discovery
8.
Development of a Theory of the Case
9.
The Duty to File Pretrial Motions
10.
Preparing, Filing, and Arguing Pretrial Motions
11.
Continuing Duty to File Pretrial Motions
12.
Duty of Counsel in Plea Negotiation Process
13.
The Process of Plea Negotiations
14.
The Decision to Enter a Plea of Guilty
15.
Entering the Negotiated Plea before the Court
16.
Counsel’s Duty of Trial Preparation
17.
Jury Selection
18.
Opening Statement
19.
Preparation for Challenging the Prosecution’s Case
20.
Presenting the Defendant’s Case
21.
Preparation of the Closing Argument
22.
Jury Instructions
23.
Obligations of Counsel at Sentencing Hearing
24.
Sentencing Options, Consequences and Procedures
25.
Preparation for Sentencing
26.
The Prosecution’s Sentencing Position
27.
The Sentencing Process
28.
A Motion for a New Trial
29.
The Defendant’s Right to an Appeal
30.
Defendant’s Right to Apply to the Sentence Review Panel
31.
Defendant’s Right to Postconviction Relief
32.
Representation in Ancillary Proceedings
VII.
Standby Counsel in Criminal Cases
1.
Duties of defense counsel acting as standby counsel
2.
Assumption of representation of the Defendant
VIII.
Facilities and Support Services
IX.
Compensation
X.
Representation Standards for Appellate Advocacy
1.
Training
2.
Handling the Case
XI.
Representation Standards for Postconviction Proceedings
1.
Appointment
2.
Training
3.
Handling the Case
XII.
Representation Standards for Sentence Review
1.
Training
2.
Handling the Case
XIII.
Standards for Representation of Youth in Youth Court Proceedings
1.
Training
2.
Case Preparation
3.
Handling the Case
4.
Youth Subject to Jurisdiction of District Court
XIV.
Representation of a Respondent in a Proceeding for Involuntary Commitment – Mental Illness
1.
Training and Competency
2.
Case Preparation
3.
Court Proceedings
XV.
Representation of a Respondent in a Proceeding for Involuntary Commitment – Serious Developmental Disability
1.
Training and Competency
2.
Case Preparation
3.
Court Proceedings
XVI.
Representation of a Minor Who is Voluntarily Committed to a Mental Health Facility Under §53-21-112, MCA
1.
Training and Competency
2.
Case Preparation
3.
Handling the Case
XVII.
Representation of Parents in Dependent/Neglect Cases
1.
Training
2.
Case Preparation
3.
Handling the Case
XVIII.
Representation of a Respondent in a Guardianship or Conservatorship Proceeding
1.
Training and Competency
2.
Case Preparation
3.
Court Proceedings
XIX.
Representation of Persons in a Proceeding to Determine Parentage Under the Uniform Parentage Act
1.
Training and Competency
2.
Handling the Case
XX.
Representation of Parents or a Guardian in a Proceeding for the Involuntary Commitment of a Developmentally Disabled Person
1.
Training and Competency
2.
Handling the Case
XXI.
Representation of a Respondent in a Proceeding for Involuntary Commitment – Alcoholism
1.
Training and Competency
2.
Case Preparation
3.
Court Proceedings
XXII.
Representation of Children in Dependent/Neglect Cases
(Expressed Wishes)
1.
Definitions
2.
Training
3.
Qualifications of the Child's Lawyer
4.
Duties of Child's Lawyer and Scope of Representation
5.
Case Preparation
6.
Handling the Case
XXIII.
Representation of Court Appointed Special Advocates and Guardians Ad Litem in Dependent/Neglect Cases
1.
Training
2.
Case Preparation
3.
Handling the Case
4.
Attorney Work Product and Testimony
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