TCA 40-14-205
Withdrawal of counsel – Replacement by court
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute allows courts to remove an appointed attorney if there is good cause (a valid reason) and requires the court to immediately appoint a new attorney to replace them. The court can also replace an attorney on its own initiative if it believes the change is necessary to protect the defendant's rights in the case.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
(a) The court may, upon good cause shown, permit an attorney appointed under this part to withdraw as counsel of record for the accused. If any attorney is permitted to withdraw, the court shall, in the manner contained in § 40-14-202, immediately appoint another attorney in the former attorney’s place. Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(b) The court may, upon its own motion, replace any attorney appointed under this part if the court deems replacement of the attorney necessary to preserve the rights of the accused.
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TCA Section40-14-205