§ 13-05 Investigative, Expert, and Other Services in Matters Handled by 18-B Attorneys.
RCNY § 13-05
The authorization to attorneys appointed to represent indigent persons to obtain necessary investigative, expert, or other services and the determination of the amount of reasonable compensation therefor shall be made pursuant to section 722-c of the County Law by the court in which the matter is pending. Expert and Ancillary Services Roster (EASR). The OACP shall compile and administer an Expert and Ancillary Services Roster consisting of the names of investigators, experts and other professionals who have indicated their availability to provide services to attorneys who represent indigent persons in criminal matters pursuant to this chapter, together with the curriculum vitae of such persons. The OACP shall make that roster available on a regular basis to panel members who represent indigent persons pursuant to Article 18-B of the County Law. Persons desiring to be included in the EASR shall apply to the OACP and the outcome of that application shall be subject to a background review which may consist, inter alia, of a criminal background check, verification of credentials, and verification of educational and professional attainments. The Ancillary Services Roster shall be provided simply as an informational service to courts and panel members; inclusion of a name on the roster shall not be construed as an endorsement by the OACP of the qualifications or competence of persons so named and shall not be cited by any person as such an endorsement. Application for Appointment of Investigator, Expert, or other Service Providers. Attorneys representing indigent persons pursuant to this chapter may seek the appointment of an investigator, expert or other service provider pursuant to section 722-c of the County Law, whether or not the name of such person appears on the EASR. Investigators, experts, or other ancillary service providers not listed on the EASR, will be subject to a background review prior to payment being processed for services.
