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Regulation (1997:406) Concerning The Public Defender Accommodation

Original Language Title: Förordning (1997:406) om offentlig försvarare m.m.

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section 1 of this regulation contains provisions relating to compensation to

Public Defender, and if the accused's replacement

obligation under Chapter 31. section 1 of the code of judicial procedure.



The remuneration of public defenders



section 2 of the Swedish national courts administration determines the tariff referred to in chapter 21.

section 10 of the code of judicial procedure on the basis of a standard hour cost

be decided by the Government. The Swedish national courts Administration also decides how

time lost shall be calculated.



the provisions of paragraph 3 of section 20 of the legal aid Ordinance (1997:404) if

cost bills from legal aid counsel also applies to

cost sheets from public defenders.



Cost sheet shall be submitted to the Court which shall

decide on the compensation.



section 4 of The public defender has the right to advance to their

replacement with a reasonable amount, if there are reasons for it

taking into account the work that has been done in the case and to

the time that remains before the reimbursement can be made.



Reimbursement to the State



§ 5 If a court, after an appeal, determines compensation

to a public defender at a lower amount than what is

determined in the order under appeal, the lawyer as soon as possible

repay what he or she has been given too much.



If a paid an advance in excess of what the Defender finally

awarded in compensation should the excess amount

promptly returned to the State.



Detailed rules on the procedure for the enforcement of

decision on payment to the State in accordance with the provisions of chapter 31.

the code of judicial procedure to be decided by Judicial Authority after consultation with the

The Swedish tax agency. Regulation (2003:986).



The accused's repayment obligation



section 6 of The limit for the repayment referred to in chapter 31. section 1 of the fifth

subparagraph, the code of judicial procedure are 250 kr.



7 repealed by Regulation (2005:82).