A private attorney appointed by the court on a case-by-case basis from a list of available attorneys is also known as ___________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "assigned counsel" refers to private attorneys who are appointed by the court on a case-by-case basis to represent defendants who cannot afford a lawyer. They are typically selected from a list of available attorneys who have agreed to take on such cases, and they are compensated by the government for their services.

A Private Attorney Appointed by the Court on a Case-By-Case