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31.220 When chapter applies to United States courts.

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31.220 When chapter applies to United States courts. This chapter applies only to representation in the courts of this state, except that it does <br>not prohibit a defending attorney from representing a needy person in a federal court of <br>the United States, if: <br>(1) The matter arises out of or is related to an action pending or recently pending in a court of criminal jurisdiction of the state; or (2) Representation is under a plan of the United States District Court as required by the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (18 U.S.C. 3006A). Effective: July 15, 2002 <br>History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 283, sec. 17, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 177, sec. 9. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 353, sec. 22.