Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 14. Independent Agencies |
Subtitle 06. OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER |
Chapter 14.06.03. Eligibility for Services |
Sec. 14.06.03.06. Reimbursement of Expenses
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A. In the event a determination of eligibility cannot be made before the time when the first services are to be rendered and services are provisionally rendered pursuant to COMAR 14.06.03.05E, and it is subsequently determined that the person is ineligible pursuant to such section, the person shall be obligated to reimburse the Office for the cost of the services rendered to that time.
B. The attorney shall review with the client any change in the client's circumstances which would affect the client's financial ability to reimburse the State for services rendered by the office before the final disposition of the case. The attorney shall be prepared to present those circumstances for consideration by the judge at sentencing in conjunction with the Court's determination of the ability of the client to make reimbursements for the services rendered by the office in accordance with Article 27A, §7(g) and (h), Annotated Code of Maryland.