§ 707. Payments of expert fees in criminal cases in which the death penalty may be imposed. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, upon a finding in an ex parte proceeding that expert services are reasonably necessary for the prosecution of the case whether in connection with issues relating to guilt or sentencing or that investigative services relating to a separate sentencing proceeding or mental retardation hearing pursuant to section 400.27 of the criminal procedure law are reasonably necessary, the trial court shall authorize the payment of fees and expenses for such services. Upon a finding that timely procurement of such services could not practicably await prior authorization, the court may authorize the provision and payment for such services nunc pro tunc.
2. Each appellate division shall establish the rates of fees and expenses to be paid for expert and investigative services pursuant to subdivision one of this section.
3. Any fee or expense to be paid pursuant to this section shall be a state charge payable on vouchers approved by the court which fixed the same after audit by and on the warrant of the comptroller.
4. Whenever a court disapproves, in whole or in part, a request for authorization or voucher, the district attorney may apply to a justice of an intermediate appellate court for an order approving the request or voucher.
Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.
LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.
The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.
You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.
The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.
Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.