When local governments sign contracts to provide legal services for the poor this is known as _____.

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The given scenario describes the concept of local governments signing contracts to provide legal services for the poor. This is known as the contract system. The competent attorney standard refers to the requirement that defense attorneys meet a minimum level of skill and knowledge in criminal cases. Sui generis means "unique" or "special" and is not applicable here. The Wainwright standard refers to the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright which established that every criminal defendant has the right to an attorney, even if they cannot afford one.

When Local Governments Sign Contracts to Provide Legal Services for the Poor