(1) The alternate defense counsel shall have been licensed to practice law in this state for at least five years prior to appointment, and he or she shall devote full time to the performance of his or her duties and shall not engage in the private practice of law.
The compensation of the alternate defense counsel shall be fixed by the general assembly and may not be reduced during the term of his or her appointment.
The alternate defense counsel shall employ and fix the compensation of any otheremployees necessary to discharge the functions of the office of alternate defense counsel.
Source: L. 96: Entire article added, p 1013, § 1, effective May 23.