letter chief circuit judge ed carnes ca11 hecm 28 usc 1651 all-writs-act

8/20/2019 Letter Chief Circuit Judge Ed Carnes CA11 HECM 28 USC 1651 All-writs-Act

1/45

Case: 13-11585 Date Filed: 01/13/2015 Page: 1 of 1


2/45

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALSFOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT

ELBERT PARR TUTTLE COURT OF APPEALS BUILDING56 Forsyth Street, N.W.Atlanta, Georgia 30303

John LeyClerk of Court

January 20, 2015

For rules and forms visitwww.ca11.uscourts.gov

Neil J. Gillespie8092 SW 115TH LOOPOCALA, FL 34481

Appeal Number: 13-11585-BCase Style: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, In v. Neil Gillespie, et al

District Court Docket No: 5:13-cv-00058-WTH-PRL

I am returning to you unfiled the papers which you have submitted.

In the absence of a pending appeal, as required by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of AppellateProcedure, this court has no jurisdiction to grant the relief requested.

This appeal was dismissed on 6/12/2013, and reconsideration on 7/25/2013.

No further action will be taken.

Sincerely,

JOHN LEY, Clerk of Court

Reply to: Melanie Gaddis, BPhone #: (404) 335-6187

Enclosure(s)

PRO-3 Letter Returning Papers Unfiled


http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/


3/45



4/45

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALSFOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT

ELBERT PARR TUTTLE COURT OF APPEALS BUILDING56 Forsyth Street, N.W.Atlanta, Georgia 30303

John LeyClerk of Court

July 25, 2013

For rules and forms visitwww.ca11.uscourts.gov

Neil J. Gillespie8092 SW 115TH LOOPOCALA, FL 34481

Appeal Number: 13-11585-BCase Style: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, In v. Neil Gillespie, et al

District Court Docket No: 5:13-cv-00058-WTH-PRL

This Court requires all counsel to file documents electronically using the Electronic CaseFiles ("ECF") system, unless exempted for good cause.

The enclosed order has been ENTERED.

Sincerely,

JOHN LEY, Clerk of Court

Reply to: Melanie Gaddis, B/rvgPhone #: (404) 335-6187

MOT-2 Notice of Court Action


http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/


5/45

General DocketUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Court of Appeals Docket #: 13-11585 Docketed: 04/15/2013Termed: 06/12/2013Nature of Suit: 3290 Other Real Property Actions

Reverse Mortgage Solutions, In v. Neil Gillespie, et al Appeal From: Middle District of Florida Case Handler: Gaddis, Melanie, B

(404) 335-6187Fee Status: Fee Not Paid

Case Type Information: 1) Private Civil 2) Federal Question 3) -

Originating Court Information: District: 113A-5 : 5:13-cv-00058-WTH-PRL Civil Proceeding: Wm. Terrell Hodges, U.S. District Judge Secondary Judge: Philip R. Lammens, U.S. Magistrate Judge Date Filed: 02/04/2013 Date NOA Filed: 04/10/2013

Prior Cases: None

Current Cases: None

REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff - Appellee

Curtis WilsonDirect: 407-674-1850[COR LD NTC Retained]McCalla Raymer, LLC225 E ROBINSON ST STE 660ORLANDO, FL 32801

Danielle N. ParsonsDirect: 954-319-7121[NTC Retained]McCalla Raymer, LLC225 E ROBINSON ST STE 660ORLANDO, FL 32801

versus

NEIL J. GILLESPIE, as Co-Trustees of the Gillespie Family Living Trust Agreement Dated February 10, 1997 Defendant - Appellant

Neil J. GillespieDirect: 352-854-7807[NTC Pro Se]8092 SW 115TH LOOPOCALA, FL 34481

NEIL J. GILLESPIE

Defendant - Appellant

https://ecf.ca11.uscourts.gov/cmecf/servlet/TransportR


6/45

REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.,

Plaintiff - Appellee,

versus

NEIL J. GILLESPIE AS CO-TRUSTEES,of the Gillespie Family Living Trust

Agreement Dated February 10, 1997,NEIL J. GILLESPIE,

Defendants - Appellants,

MARK GILLESPIE AS CO-TRUSTEES, etc., et al.,

Defendants.



7/45

04/15/2013 14 pg, 810 KB

CIVIL APPEAL DOCKETED. Notice of appeal filed by Appellant Neil J. Gillespie on 04/10/2013. FeeStatus: Fee Not Paid. No hearings to be transcribed.

04/15/2013 7 pg, 43.4 KB

USDC order denying IFP as to Appellant Neil J. Gillespie was filed on 03/07/2013. Docket Entry 19.

05/02/2013 8 pg, 323.51 KB

Appellant's Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Appellant Neil J.Gillespie.

05/09/2013 1 pg, 52.95 KB

APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Danielle N. Parsons for Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.. (ECF:Curtis Wilson)

05/09/2013 E-filed Appearance of Counsel processed for Attorney Curtis Wilson for Appellee Reverse MortgageSolutions, Inc. in 13-11585.

05/17/2013 3 pg, 47.22 KB

USDC order denying IFP as to Appellant Neil J. Gillespie was filed on 05/09/2013. Docket Entry 28.

06/12/2013 3 pg, 52.2 KB

ORDER: On its own motion, the court DISMISSES the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. (RB/SM/AJ).

07/02/2013 62 pg, 4.97 MB

MOTION for reconsideration of a panel order entered on 06/12/2013 filed by Appellants Neil J. Gillespieand Neil J. Gillespie. Opposition to Motion is Unknown [6911968-1]

07/19/2013 21 pg, 1.09 MB

Public Communication: Letter from Pro Se Appellant to update and correct previous letter dted 07/01/2013- no action requested..

07/22/2013 10 pg, 608.7 KB

Public Communication: Letter from Pro Se Appellant Additional documents for reconsideration of denial of recon motion - returned with SPCT-5 information.

07/25/2013 2 pg, 202.02 KB

ORDER: Motion for reconsideration of panel order filed by Appellants Neil J. Gillespie and Neil J. Gillespieis DENIED. [ 6911968-2 ] FMH, CRW and AJ

08/07/2013 5 pg, 306.04 KB

Public Communication: Letter from Pro Se Appellant with UPS voucher to return his fileddocuments/records..

10/30/2013 2 pg, 294.11 KB

Public Communication: Letter from Pro Se Appellant Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court - returned.

11/08/2013 1 pg, 41.63 KB

Notice of Writ of Certiorari filed as to Appellants Neil J. Gillespie and Neil J. Gillespie. SC# 13-7280.



8/45

Rev.: 8/07 Addendum Five

ADDENDUM FIVE

NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT COUNSEL APPOINTMENTS

The court adopts these provisions for furnishing representation for persons financially unable

to obtain adequate representation in cases and situations which do not fall within the scope of 18U.S.C. § 3006A, as amended – but in which the court believes that the interests of justice will beserved by the presence of counsel.

(a) Determination of Need.

In determining need for appointment of counsel, the court shall generally be governed by theguidelines outlined in 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.

(b) Appointment of Counsel.

(1) Counsel shall be selected from the same panels of attorneys designated or approved bythe district courts of the Eleventh Circuit as described in Addendum Four, which are herebyapproved by this court, or from a bar association, legal aid agency, or other approved organization.In addition, any judge of this court may appoint competent counsel not otherwise included in the

preceding categories.

(2) Any person seeking relief under 29 U.S.C. § 621, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, 42 U.S.C. § 1982,42 U.S.C. § 1983, 42 U.S.C. § 1985, 42 U.S.C. § 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 2000a, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, and42 U.S.C. § 2000e or in such other cases as the court shall determine to be appropriate may beeligible for representation. The court may approve such representation on a determination that theinterests of justice so require and that the person is financially unable to obtain representation.

(3) The court may at its discretion and in the interest of justice substitute one appointedcounsel for another at any stage of the proceedings on appeal.

(4) The court may at its discretion and where circumstances warrant make appointments of counsel retroactive so as to include representation furnished prior to appointment.

(c) Withdrawal or Release of Appointed Counsel.

Counsel appointed under this rule to represent a party shall continue such representation untilrelieved by order of the court of appeals.

(d) Duties of Appointed Counsel.

(1) Appointed counsel shall furnish the party represented, upon written request, with a copyof motion papers and briefs filed for the party on the appeal, and shall send the party a copy of the


9/45

Rev.: 8/07 2 Addendum Five

court's decision when issued; the clerk will send appointed counsel an extra copy of the decision for this purpose.

(2) Appointed counsel shall appear for oral argument only when directed by the court.

(3) In the event of affirmance or other decision adverse to the party represented appointedcounsel shall promptly advise the party in writing of the right to seek further review by the filing of a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court.

(4) Appointed counsel shall advise the party represented in each case that, if the party wishesto file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court, the party may have the right to doso without prepayment of fees and costs or giving security therefor.

(5) No appointed representative under this rule shall accept a payment from or on behalf of the person represented in this court without prior authorization by a United States circuit judge.

(e) Payment of Claims for Expenses.

(1) In all appeals covered by this rule, the court of appeals may authorize reimbursement of necessary expenses reasonably incurred in representing a party on appeal, consistent with thelimitations contained in the Criminal Justice Act, by any private attorney, bar association, legal aidagency, or other approved organization appointed by the court for the purpose of representing a partyon appeal pursuant to this addendum. Compensation for attorney services as a fee for either in-courtor out-of-court time is not authorized.

(2) Travel expenses and other expenses reasonably incurred and necessary for adequaterepresentation on appeal may be claimed by an appointed attorney or other legal representative. Theclerk of court shall furnish each attorney or other representative at the time of appointment withinformation as to expenses currently allowable and in accordance with rules, regulations andguidelines promulgated by the Judicial Conference of the United States. Per diem may not beclaimed in lieu of actual travel and subsistence expenses. Meal and lodging expenses incurredincident to representation on appeal, necessary long distance telephone calls or telegrams, and thecost of photocopying (but not printing), are reimbursable expenses within the guidelines established

by the court. Expenses of general office overhead, personal items, filing fees and expenses of printing of briefs are not reimbursable. Expenses of travel by private automobile may be claimedon a straight mileage basis at the authorized rate. See § (6) of the guidelines, below. Parking feesand toll expenses are allowable. Transportation other than by private automobile may be claimedon an actual cost basis, but first class fare is not permitted unless absolutely necessary anddocumentation is provided that tourist or economy fares were not available.

(3) Unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown, travel expenses other thanthose incurred in connection with attending oral argument will not be reimbursed without a prior ex parte application to and approval by the court.


10/45


(4) All claims for reimbursement of expenses for representation on appeal shall be itemizedin detail and filed with the clerk of court on officially approved forms that the clerk's office will

provide. Claims should be filed as promptly as possible and in no event later than 60 days after issuance of the mandate.

(5) After approval of allowable reimbursable expenses by the court, the claim form will beforwarded to the circuit executive for payment.

(6) Reimbursable Expenses.

(a) Travel and transportation expenses. Travel and transportation must be accomplished bythe most economical means available. Only actual expenses may be claimed.

(i) Air transportation. Tourist or economy accommodations must be used exceptwhere unavailable. A copy of the ticket must be attached to the claim form. If travel

by first class air transportation is claimed a detailed explanation of the reasons

therefor must be provided with the ticket copy.

(ii) Automobile transportation. The total mileage cost shall not exceed the fareauthorized for travel by tourist or economy air transport except in an emergency or for other compelling reasons. Travel by privately owned automobile shall not exceedthe current government authorized rate for official travel per mile on a straightmileage basis, plus parking fees, ferry, bridge, road, and tunnel fares.

(iii) Local transportation. Local travel will be accomplished by the most economicalmeans available and only actual expenses may be claimed. Transportation to andfrom an airport should be by airport shuttle, if available.

(iv) Meals and lodging. Reasonable compensation for hotel or motelaccommodations and meals will be allowed on an actual expense basis subject to thelimitations governing compensation for federal employees traveling to the samedestination. Counsel will be notified by the clerk prior to the scheduled oralargument session of the current limitations. A copy of the hotel or motel bill shall

be attached to the claim form.

(b) Photocopying. Actual costs not to exceed 25 cents per page will be paid if copy bill issubmitted. For in-house copying, actual costs not to exceed 15 cents per page will be paid.

(c) Express mail and other special arrangements. For delivery of items that could have beenmailed via U.S. Postal Service first class mail, additional expenses will be reimbursed onlyif a satisfactory explanation is given why first class mail service was not utilized. Innon-emergency cases routine documents such as briefs and motions should be prepared earlyenough to permit use of first class mail.


11/45


(d) Computer Assisted Legal Research.

(i) By Court Appointed Counsel. The cost of use, by appointed counsel, of computer assisted legal research services, may be allowed as a reimbursable out-of-pocket expense,

provided that the amount claimed is reasonable. Whenever appointed counsel incurs charges

for computer assisted legal research, counsel should attach to the claim form a copy of the bill and receipt for the use of the legal research services or an explanation of the precise basisof the charge (e.g., indicating the extent to which it was derived by proration of monthlycharges, or by charges identifiable to the specific research). If the amount claimed is inexcess of $500 or if it includes costs for downloading or printing, counsel should include a

brief statement of justification.

(ii) By Commercial Computer Assisted Legal Research Services. The court may inadvance authorize counsel to obtain computer assisted legal research services, where theresearch is performed by employees of a commercial legal research firm or organizationrather than by appointed counsel, provided that the total amount charged for computer

assisted legal research services is reasonable. Requests by counsel for authority to obtainsuch computer assisted legal research services should include the following:

a - a brief explanation of the need for the research services; and

b - an estimate of the charges.

(e) Miscellaneous Expenses. The lowest possible cost for expenses such as postage,telephone calls, brief supplies, and parking, shall be incurred.

(f) Briefs.

Reimbursement will be provided only for the number of copies of briefs and record excerptsrequired by the rules to be filed and served, plus two copies for each party signing the brief. Thenumber of copies and number of pages must be itemized on the claim form.

(g) Funding.

By resolution the court may allocate from time to time certain monies from itsnonappropriated fund account to support this program of non-CJA counsel appointments.


12/45

Civil Right to Counsel

NEW! Law Governing Appointment of Counsel in State CivilProceedings

The map below provides access, by clicking each state, to aresearch report detailing existing authority for appointment of counsel in various types of civil proceedings. Additional prefatorymaterial and appendices are available through links below.

IntroductionAcknowledgmentsForewordAppendix: International Law Relating to Appointmentof Counsel in Civil Proceedings

Home > ABA Groups > Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants > Initiatives > CivilRight to Counsel

Civil Appt. Authority

ABA Toolkit for a Right to Counsel in Civil

Proceedings »

The Toolkit includes in one package the "ABA Basic

Principles for a Right to Counsel in Civil Proceedings"

and "The ABA Model Access Act," which provide two

important tools for jurisdictions seeking to implement a

civil right to counsel.

ABA House of Delegates Policy Resolution Urging

Recognition of a Civil Right to Counsel »

For additional information regarding civil right to

counsel issues, please visit:

National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel

Additional Resources

http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_aid_indigent_defendants/initiatives/civil_right_to_counsel.html


13/45

Accu-Chek CompassOne Page Summary Report12/29/2014 - 1/11/2015

Neil J. GillespieBirth Date: 3/19/1956

0

50

100

150

200

250

300350

400

450

500

550

600

12/292014

12/30 12/31 1/12015

1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8 1/9 1/10 1/11

b G

( m g

/ d L )

Trend GraphTrend Graph

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

Night BeforeBreakfast

After Breakfast

BeforeLunch

After Lunch

BeforeDinner

After Dinner

Evening

b G

( m g

/ d L )

Average Day Average Day

Target RangeTarget RangeOverallOverall

Above 100.0% (11 tests)

Before MealsBefore Meals


After Meals Af ter Meals


Above TargetWithin TargetBelow TargetHypo

( > 140 mg/dL ):( 70 - 140 mg/dL ):( 50 - 69 mg/dL ):( < 50 mg/dL ):

11000

100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%

Highest bG (mg/dL):Lowest bG (mg/dL):

Average bG (mg/dL):Number of HIs:Number of LOs:

356213

270.500

Total # of Tests: Avg. # Tests per Day:Standard Deviation:

110.8

48.3

Range Tests Percent

Page 1 of 1Printed: 1/11/2015 Roche Diagnostics


14/45

VIA UPS No. 1Z64589FNW92003432 October 6, 2015Via email: [email protected]

James Gerstenlauer, Circuit ExecutiveU.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit56 Forsyth St. N.W.

Atlanta, Ga. 30303

Dear Mr. Gerstenlauer:

Addendum Five to the local rules for the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, provides for a Non-Criminal Justice Act Counsel Appointment. What is the procedure for a qualified person toobtain a Non-Criminal Justice Act Counsel Appointment as described in Addendum Five?

On information and belief, I was entitled to a Non-Criminal Justice Act Counsel Appointment in past cases before the Eleventh Circuit, but did not get one. Addendum Five states,

The court adopts these provisions for furnishing representation for persons financiallyunable to obtain adequate representation in cases and situations which do not fall withinthe scope of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, as amended – but in which the court believes that theinterests of justice will be served by the presence of counsel.

(b)(2) Any person seeking relief under 29 U.S.C. § 621, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, 42 U.S.C. §1982, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, 42 U.S.C. § 1985, 42 U.S.C. § 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 2000a, 42U.S.C. § 2000d, and 42 U.S.C. § 2000e or in such other cases as the court shall determineto be appropriate may be eligible for representation. The court may approve suchrepresentation on a determination that the interests of justice so require and that the

person is financially unable to obtain representation.

On September 11, 2015 I submitted this question by email to Assistant Federal Public Defender Rick Carey, but got no response, other than a read acknowledgment from Mr. Carey.

On September 12, 2015 I submitted a follow-up email to Assistant Federal Public Defender Rick Carey, and others, including Federal Public Defender Donna Elm, but got no response.

Thank you in advance for the courtesy of a response.

Sincerely,

Neil J. Gillespie8092 SW 115th LoopOcala, FL 34481Tel. 352-854-7807Email: [email protected]

Enclosure: Addendum Five to the local rules for the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit


15/45

Proof of Delivery

Tracking Number: 1Z64589FNW92003432Service: UPS Next Day Air Saver®Weight: .40 lbShipped/Billed On: 10/06/2015Delivered On: 10/07/2015 10:29 A.M.

Delivered To: 56 FORSYTH ST NW ATLANTA, GA, US 30303Signed By: GREENE

Left At: Mail Room

Print This Page

Close Window

Dear Customer,

This notice serves as proof of delivery for the shipment listed below.

Thank you for giving us this opportunity to se rve you.

Sincerely,

UPS

Tracking results provided by UPS: 10/07/2015 11:03 A.M. ET

Close Window

https://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/processPOD?Requester=&tracknum=1Z64589FNW92003432&refNumbers=&loc=en_US


16/45

O u t l e t n e ar y o u.I t em s s en t v i a UP

S R

e t ur n S er v i c e s ( S M

) ( i n c l u d i n gv i a

Gr o un d ) ar e

al s o a c c e p

t e d a t

Dr o pB

ox e s .T of i n d

t h el o c a t i onn e ar e s t y o u , pl e a s ev i s i t t h

e' F i n d L o c a t i on s ' Q

ui c k l i nk

a t u p s . c om.

S c h e d ul e a s am e d a y

or f u t ur e d a y P i c k u p

t oh av e

a UP

S d r i v er pi c k u p

al l of y o ur I n t er n e t S h i p pi n g

p a c k a g e s .

H an d t h e p a c k a g e t o an y UP

S d r i v er i n y o ur ar e a.

UP

S A

c c e s s P

oi n t T M

UP

S A

c c e s s P

oi n t T M

T HE

UP

S S T

ORE

T HE

UP

S S T ORE

1 1 1 0 0 S W 9 3 RD

C O URT RD

3 1 0 1 S W 3 4 T HA V E

O C A L A

,F L

3 4 4 8 1

O C A L A

,F L

3 4 4 7 4

F OL DHE RE


17/45

Rev.: 8/07 Addendum Five

ADDENDUM FIVE

NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT COUNSEL APPOINTMENTS

The court adopts these provisions for furnishing representation for persons financially unable

to obtain adequate representation in cases and situations which do not fall within the scope of 18U.S.C. § 3006A, as amended – but in which the court believes that the interests of justice will beserved by the presence of counsel.

(a) Determination of Need.

In determining need for appointment of counsel, the court shall generally be governed by theguidelines outlined in 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.

(b) Appointment of Counsel.

(1) Counsel shall be selected from the same panels of attorneys designated or approved bythe district courts of the Eleventh Circuit as described in Addendum Four, which are herebyapproved by this court, or from a bar association, legal aid agency, or other approved organization.In addition, any judge of this court may appoint competent counsel not otherwise included in the

preceding categories.

(2) Any person seeking relief under 29 U.S.C. § 621, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, 42 U.S.C. § 1982,42 U.S.C. § 1983, 42 U.S.C. § 1985, 42 U.S.C. § 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 2000a, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, and42 U.S.C. § 2000e or in such other cases as the court shall determine to be appropriate may beeligible for representation. The court may approve such representation on a determination that theinterests of justice so require and that the person is financially unable to obtain representation.

(3) The court may at its discretion and in the interest of justice substitute one appointedcounsel for another at any stage of the proceedings on appeal.

(4) The court may at its discretion and where circumstances warrant make appointments of counsel retroactive so as to include representation furnished prior to appointment.

(c) Withdrawal or Release of Appointed Counsel.

Counsel appointed under this rule to represent a party shall continue such representation untilrelieved by order of the court of appeals.

(d) Duties of Appointed Counsel.

(1) Appointed counsel shall furnish the party represented, upon written request, with a copyof motion papers and briefs filed for the party on the appeal, and shall send the party a copy of the


18/45


court's decision when issued; the clerk will send appointed counsel an extra copy of the decision for this purpose.

(2) Appointed counsel shall appear for oral argument only when directed by the court.

(3) In the event of affirmance or other decision adverse to the party represented appointedcounsel shall promptly advise the party in writing of the right to seek further review by the filing of a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court.

(4) Appointed counsel shall advise the party represented in each case that, if the party wishesto file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court, the party may have the right to doso without prepayment of fees and costs or giving security therefor.

(5) No appointed representative under this rule shall accept a payment from or on behalf of the person represented in this court without prior authorization by a United States circuit judge.

(e) Payment of Claims for Expenses.

(1) In all appeals covered by this rule, the court of appeals may authorize reimbursement of necessary expenses reasonably incurred in representing a party on appeal, consistent with thelimitations contained in the Criminal Justice Act, by any private attorney, bar association, legal aidagency, or other approved organization appointed by the court for the purpose of representing a partyon appeal pursuant to this addendum. Compensation for attorney services as a fee for either in-courtor out-of-court time is not authorized.

(2) Travel expenses and other expenses reasonably incurred and necessary for adequaterepresentation on appeal may be claimed by an appointed attorney or other legal representative. Theclerk of court shall furnish each attorney or other representative at the time of appointment withinformation as to expenses currently allowable and in accordance with rules, regulations andguidelines promulgated by the Judicial Conference of the United States. Per diem may not beclaimed in lieu of actual travel and subsistence expenses. Meal and lodging expenses incurredincident to representation on appeal, necessary long distance telephone calls or telegrams, and thecost of photocopying (but not printing), are reimbursable expenses within the guidelines established

by the court. Expenses of general office overhead, personal items, filing fees and expenses of printing of briefs are not reimbursable. Expenses of travel by private automobile may be claimedon a straight mileage basis at the authorized rate. See § (6) of the guidelines, below. Parking feesand toll expenses are allowable. Transportation other than by private automobile may be claimedon an actual cost basis, but first class fare is not permitted unless absolutely necessary anddocumentation is provided that tourist or economy fares were not available.

(3) Unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown, travel expenses other thanthose incurred in connection with attending oral argument will not be reimbursed without a prior ex parte application to and approval by the court.


19/45


(4) All claims for reimbursement of expenses for representation on appeal shall be itemizedin detail and filed with the clerk of court on officially approved forms that the clerk's office will

provide. Claims should be filed as promptly as possible and in no event later than 60 days after issuance of the mandate.

(5) After approval of allowable reimbursable expenses by the court, the claim form will beforwarded to the circuit executive for payment.

(6) Reimbursable Expenses.

(a) Travel and transportation expenses. Travel and transportation must be accomplished bythe most economical means available. Only actual expenses may be claimed.

(i) Air transportation. Tourist or economy accommodations must be used exceptwhere unavailable. A copy of the ticket must be attached to the claim form. If travel

by first class air transportation is claimed a detailed explanation of the reasons

therefor must be provided with the ticket copy.

(ii) Automobile transportation. The total mileage cost shall not exceed the fareauthorized for travel by tourist or economy air transport except in an emergency or for other compelling reasons. Travel by privately owned automobile shall not exceedthe current government authorized rate for official travel per mile on a straightmileage basis, plus parking fees, ferry, bridge, road, and tunnel fares.

(iii) Local transportation. Local travel will be accomplished by the most economicalmeans available and only actual expenses may be claimed. Transportation to andfrom an airport should be by airport shuttle, if available.

(iv) Meals and lodging. Reasonable compensation for hotel or motelaccommodations and meals will be allowed on an actual expense basis subject to thelimitations governing compensation for federal employees traveling to the samedestination. Counsel will be notified by the clerk prior to the scheduled oralargument session of the current limitations. A copy of the hotel or motel bill shall

be attached to the claim form.

(b) Photocopying. Actual costs not to exceed 25 cents per page will be paid if copy bill issubmitted. For in-house copying, actual costs not to exceed 15 cents per page will be paid.

(c) Express mail and other special arrangements. For delivery of items that could have beenmailed via U.S. Postal Service first class mail, additional expenses will be reimbursed onlyif a satisfactory explanation is given why first class mail service was not utilized. Innon-emergency cases routine documents such as briefs and motions should be prepared earlyenough to permit use of first class mail.


20/45


(d) Computer Assisted Legal Research.

(i) By Court Appointed Counsel. The cost of use, by appointed counsel, of computer assisted legal research services, may be allowed as a reimbursable out-of-pocket expense,

provided that the amount claimed is reasonable. Whenever appointed counsel incurs charges

for computer assisted legal research, counsel should attach to the claim form a copy of the bill and receipt for the use of the legal research services or an explanation of the precise basisof the charge (e.g., indicating the extent to which it was derived by proration of monthlycharges, or by charges identifiable to the specific research). If the amount claimed is inexcess of $500 or if it includes costs for downloading or printing, counsel should include a

brief statement of justification.

(ii) By Commercial Computer Assisted Legal Research Services. The court may inadvance authorize counsel to obtain computer assisted legal research services, where theresearch is performed by employees of a commercial legal research firm or organizationrather than by appointed counsel, provided that the total amount charged for computer

assisted legal research services is reasonable. Requests by counsel for authority to obtainsuch computer assisted legal research services should include the following:

a - a brief explanation of the need for the research services; and

b - an estimate of the charges.

(e) Miscellaneous Expenses. The lowest possible cost for expenses such as postage,telephone calls, brief supplies, and parking, shall be incurred.

(f) Briefs.

Reimbursement will be provided only for the number of copies of briefs and record excerptsrequired by the rules to be filed and served, plus two copies for each party signing the brief. Thenumber of copies and number of pages must be itemized on the claim form.

(g) Funding.

By resolution the court may allocate from time to time certain monies from itsnonappropriated fund account to support this program of non-CJA counsel appointments.


21/45

Neil Gillespie

From: "Neil Gillespie" To: "James Gerstenlauer" Cc: "Rick Carey" ; "Donna Elm" ; "Ita M. Neymotin" ; "Mark

Brewer" ; "Alton L. "Rip" Colvin" ; "Jeffrey Lewis"; "JOHN TENEWITZ" ; "David Gee, HCSOSheriff" ; "Mary Mainland MD Chief Medical Examiner" ;"Sheriff Chris Blair" ; "Captain Bill Sowder MCSO" ; "Jeffrey Deen"; "Neil Gillespie"

Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 11:20 AM At tach: ABA - Florida Civil Counsel Appointment.pdf; ABA - Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants.pdf; RulesAddendum05AUG07.pdf;

Letter-James Gerstenlauer-CA11-Circuit Executive re Non-Criminal Justice Act Counsel Appointment.pdf Subject: Letter-James Gerstenlauer-CA11-Circuit Executive re Non-Criminal Justice Act Counsel Appointment

Page 1 of 3

10/10/2015

VIA UPS No. 1Z64589FNW92003432Via email: [email protected]

James Gerstenlauer, Circuit ExecutiveU.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit56 Forsyth St. N.W.Atlanta, Ga. 30303

Dear Mr. Gerstenlauer:

Addendum Five to the local rules for the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, provides for a Non-Criminal Justice ActCounsel Appointment. What is the procedure for a qualified person to obtain a Non-Criminal Justice Act Counsel Appointmentas described in Addendum Five?

On information and belief, I was entitled to a Non-Criminal Justice Act Counsel Appointment in past cases before the EleventhCircuit, but did not get one. Addendum Five states,

The court adopts these provisions for furnishing representation for persons financially unable to obtain adequaterepresentation in cases and situations which do not fall within the scope of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, as amended – but inwhich the court believes that the interests of justice will be served by the presence of counsel.

(b)(2) Any person seeking relief under 29 U.S.C. § 621, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, 42 U.S.C. § 1982, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, 42

U.S.C. § 1985, 42 U.S.C. § 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 2000a, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, and 42 U.S.C. § 2000e or in such othercases as the court shall determine to be appropriate may be eligible for representation. The court may approve suchrepresentation on a determination that the interests of justice so require and that the person is financially unable toobtain representation.

On September 11, 2015 I submitted this question by email to Assistant Federal Public Defender Rick Carey, but got noresponse, other than a read acknowledgment from Mr. Carey.

On September 12, 2015 I submitted a follow-up email to Assistant Federal Public Defender Rick Carey, and others, includingFederal Public Defender Donna Elm, but got no response.

Thank you in advance for the courtesy of a response.

Sincerely,


Enclosure: Addendum Five to the local rules for the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

----- Original Message -----From: Neil Gillespie To: Rick Carey ; Donna Elm


22/45

Cc: Ita M. Neymotin ; Mark Brewer ; Alton L. "Rip" Colvin ; Jeffrey Lewis ; JOHN TENEWITZ ; Neil Gillespie Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 6:16 AMSubject: Fw: How does a qualified civil litigant obtain a federal civil counsel appointment?

Mr. Carey, when can I expect a response from you to my email below?

Thank you. Neil J Gillespie

----- Original Message -----

From: Neil Gillespie To: Rick Carey Cc: Neil Gillespie Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 2:05 AMSubject: How does a qualified civil litigant obtain a federal civil counsel appointment?

Rick CareyAssistant Federal Public DefenderOffice of the Federal Public Defender201 SW 2nd St Ste 102Ocala, FL 34474-4119Office: 352-351-9157Fax: 352-351-9162

Dear Mr. Carey:

This is a request for information only.

How does a qualified civil litigant obtain a federal civil counsel appointment? A law-abiding civil litigant who is indigent,disabled, and a vulnerable adult, (Fla. Stat. ch 415). Cases like a section 1983 civil rights lawsuit, or defense of a wrongfulforeclosure of a federal HECM reverse home mortgage.

Attached you will find Addendum Five to the local rules, U.S. Eleventh Circuit (set out in part below) that shows non-criminal justice act counsel appointments are available.http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/courtdocs/clk/RulesAddendum05AUG07.pdf

How does a qualified litigant apply for a federal civil counsel appointment?

The U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida CJA page does not show information for a non-criminal justice act civilcounsel appointment. https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/AttyResources/cja_e-voucher.htm

Do the federal courts have a plan equivalent to the Florida Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, the fiveRegional Counsel offices created by the legislature (Statute 27.511)? http://flrc2.org/History.html If so, How does a qualifiedlitigant apply for a federal civil counsel appointment?

Also, the American Bar Association (ABA) has a "Civil Right to Counsel" page, "Law Governing Appointment of Counsel inState Civil Proceedings", with 50 research reports, one for each state detailing existing authority for appointment of counsel invarious types of civil proceedings. The Florida report is attached.http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_aid_indigent_defendants/initiatives/resource_center_for_access_to_justice/resources---information-on-key-atj-issues/civil_right_to_counsel1.html

If I missed anything leading to a federal civil counsel appointment, please advise me. Thank you.

Sincerely,


ADDENDUM FIVE - U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT COUNSEL APPOINTMENTShttp://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/courtdocs/clk/RulesAddendum05AUG07.pdf

Page 2 of 3

10/10/2015


23/45

The court adopts these provisions for furnishing representation for persons financially unable to obtain adequate representationin cases and situations which do not fall within the scope of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, as amended – but in which the court believesthat the interests of justice will be served by the presence of counsel.

(a) Determination of Need...

(b) Appointment of Counsel...

(2) Any person seeking relief under 29 U.S.C. § 621, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, 42 U.S.C. § 1982, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, 42 U.S.C. § 1985,42 U.S.C. § 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 2000a, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, and 42 U.S.C. § 2000e or in such other cases as the court shalldetermine to be appropriate may be eligible for representation. The court may approve such representation on a determinationthat the interests of justice so require and that the person is financially unable to obtain representation

Page 3 of 3

10/10/2015


24/45

Civil Right to Counsel

Law Governing Appointment of Counsel in State CivilProceedings

The map below provides access, by clicking each state, to aresearch report detailing existing authority for appointment of counsel in various types of civil proceedings. Additional prefatorymaterial and appendices are available through links below.

IntroductionAcknowledgmentsForewordAppendix: International Law Relating to Appointmentof Counsel in Civil Proceedings

Home > ABA Groups > Standing Committee on Legal Aid and IndigentDefendants > Initiatives > Resource Center for Access to Justice Initiatives > Resources & Informationon Key ATJ Issues > Civil Right to Counsel

Civil Appt. Authority

ABA Toolkit for a Right to Counsel in Civil

Proceedings »

The Toolkit includes in one package the "ABA Basic

Principles for a Right to Counsel in Civil Proceedings"

and "The ABA Model Access Act," which provide two

important tools for jurisdictions seeking to implement a

civil right to counsel.

ABA House of Delegates Policy Resolution Urging

Recognition of a Civil Right to Counsel »

For additional information regarding civil right to

counsel issues, please visit:

National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel

Additional Resources

/www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_aid_indigent_defendants/initiatives/resource_center_for_access_to_justice/resources---information-on-key-at...


25/45

Select Year:

The 2015 Florida Statutes

Title VJUDICIAL BRANCH

Chapter 29COURT SYSTEM FUNDING

View Entire Chapter

29.007 Court-appointed counsel. —For purposes of implementing s. 14, Art. V of the State Constitution,the elements of court-appointed counsel to be provided from state revenues appropriated by general law areas follows:

(1) Private attorneys appointed by the court to handle cases where the defendant is indigent and cannotbe represented by the public defender or the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel.

(2) When the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel has a conflict of interest, privateattorneys appointed by the court to represent indigents or other classes of litigants in civil proceedings

requiring court-appointed counsel in accordance with state and federal constitutional guarantees and federaland state statutes.

(3) Reasonable court reporting and transcription services necessary to meet constitutional or statutoryrequirements, including the cost of transcribing and copying depositions of witnesses and the cost of foreignlanguage and sign-language interpreters and translators.

(4) Witnesses, including expert witnesses, summoned to appear for an investigation, preliminary hearing,or trial in a case when the witnesses are summoned on behalf of an indigent, and any other expert witnessesapproved by the court.

(5) Mental health professionals appointed pursuant to s. 394.473 and required in a court hearing involvingan indigent, mental health professionals appointed pursuant to s. 916.115(2) and required in a court hearing

involving an indigent, and any other mental health professionals required by law for the full adjudication of any civil case involving an indigent person.

(6) Reasonable pretrial consultation fees and costs.(7) Travel expenses reimbursable under s. 112.061 reasonably necessary in the performance of

constitutional and statutory responsibilities.

Subsections (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) apply when court-appointed counsel is appointed; when the courtdetermines that the litigant is indigent for costs; or when the litigant is acting pro se and the court determinesthat the litigant is indigent for costs at the trial or appellate level. This section applies in any situation inwhich the court appoints counsel to protect a litigant’s due process rights. The Justice AdministrativeCommission shall approve uniform contract forms for use in processing payments for due process servicesunder this section. In each case in which a private attorney represents a person determined by the court to beindigent for costs, the attorney shall execute the commission’s contract for private attorneys representingpersons determined to be indigent for costs.

History. —s. 7, ch. 2000-237; s. 43, ch. 2003-402; s . 16, ch. 2005-236; s. 18, ch. 2007-62.

Copyright © 1995-2015 The Florida Legislature • Privacy Statement • Contact Us

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0029/Sections/0029.007.html


26/45

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATIONDirectory of Law Governing Appointment of

Coun e! in State Civi! "rocee#ing

$LORIDA

Copyrig%t & '()* American Bar A ocia+on A!! rig%t re erve#,

American Bar A ocia+onStan#ing Commi-ee on Lega! Ai# an# In#igent Defen#ant 321 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 Phone: 312-988-5 65! "#$: 312-988-5%83 h&':(())).a*erican+ar.org(gro ' (legal ai/ in/igent /e en/ant .ht*l

T%e materia! %erein may .e repro#uce#/ in w%o!e or in part/ provi#e# t%at uc% u e i for informa+ona!/ non0commercia! purpo e on!y an# any copy of t%e materia! or por+on t%ereof ac1now!e#ge origina! pu.!ica+on .yt%e American Bar A ocia+on an# inc!u#e t%e +t!e of t%e pu.!ica+on/ t%e name of t%e aut%or/ an# t%e !egen#2Copyrig%t '()* American Bar A ocia+on, Reprinte# .y permi ion,3 Re4ue t to repro#uce materia! in any

ot%er manner %ou!# .e a##re e# to5 Copyrig%t an# Contract Department/ American Bar A ocia+on/6') N, C!ar1 Street/ C%icago/ IL 7(7)(8 "%one5 6)'09::07)('8 $A;5 6)'09::07(6(8E0mai!5 copyrig%t GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()'i


27/45

$LORIDA

Ta.!e of Content

Pre ace......................................................................................................................................................... 1La) #//re ing # thori a on or e4 ire*ent to #''oint Co n el in S'eci c 7'e o Ci il Procee/ing . 2

1. S L .............................................................................................................................................. 2"e/eral Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ........................................................... 2

2. S #L .................................................................................................................... 3#. ;o*e c ?iolence Protec on >r/er Procee/ing ......................................................................... 3@. Con er ator hi', #/ lt A ar/ian hi', or #/ lt Protec e Procee/ing ........................................ 3

State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ............................................................... 3State Co rt le an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Co rt le .................................................... %

C. Ci il Co**it*ent or In ol ntar7 Bental ealth reat*ent Procee/ing ..................................... %State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ............................................................... %State Co rt le an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Co rt le .................................................... 5State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Con t onal ; e Proce or 4 al Protec on ................. .... 5

;. Se >Den/er Procee/ing .............................................................................................................. 5. In ol ntar7 E aran ne, Inoc la on, or Sterili a on Procee/ing ................................................. 5

State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ............................................................... 5%. C IL; C;=.................................................................................................................................. 5

#. #''oint*ent o Co n el or ParentFState-Ini ate/ Procee/ing ................................................ 5State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te .............................................................. 5"e/eral Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ........................................................... 6State Co rt le an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Co rt le ....................................................State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Con t onal ; e Proce or 4 al Protec on ........... .........State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Co rtG Inherent # thorit7........................................................ 9

@. #''oint*ent o Co n el or ParentFPri atel7 Ini ate/ Procee/ing ........................................... 9State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Con t onal ; e Proce or 4 al Protec on ................. .... 9

C. #''oint*ent o Co n el or Chil/FState-Ini ate/ Procee/ing ................................................. 10"e/eral Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ......................................................... 10State Co rt le an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Co rt le .................................................. 11State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Con t onal ; e Proce or 4 al Protec on ......... ........ . 11

;. #''oint*ent o Co n el or Chil/FPri atel7 Ini ate/ Procee/ing ........................................... 115. BISC LL#N >+tain an #+or on........ ..... .. 12

State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ............................................................. 12State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Con t onal ; e Proce or 4 al Protec on ......... ........ . 12

;.


28/45

State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ............................................................. 13. Procee/ing In ol ing Clai* +7 an/ #gain t Pri oner ............................................................... 13

State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ............................................................. 1%State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Con t onal ; e Proce or 4 al Protec on ......... ........ . 1%

". "or eit re Procee/ing ................................................................................................................. 1%State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Con t onal ; e Proce or 4 al Protec on ......... ........ . 15La) #//re ing # thori a on or e4 ire*ent to #''oint Co n el in Ci il Procee/ing Aenerall7.......... 16

State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te ..................................................................... 16"e/eral Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te .................................................................. 16State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Co rtG Inherent # thorit7............................................................... 1

ABA DIRECTOR= O$ LA> GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()'iii


29/45

"reface

Important Informa+on to Rea# Before @ ing T%i Directory

he ABA Directory of Law Governing Appointment of Counsel in State Civil Proceedings ;irector7J i a co*'ila on o e i ng tat tor7 'ro i ion , ca e la), an/ co rt r le re4 iringor 'er*iKng /ge to a''oint co n el or ci il li gant . he ;irector7 con i t o 51 /etaile/re earch re'ort Fone or each tate 'l ;.C.Fthat 're ent in or*a on organi e/ +7 t7'e oci il 'rocee/ing . Prior to ing the ;irector7, 'lea e rea/ the Introduc on, at the ;irector7Gho*e 'age , or the rea on +ehin/ the /e elo'*ent o the ;irector7, the ario o rce oa thorit7 ro* )hich /icial 'o)er to a''oint co n el in ci il 'rocee/ing *a7 /eri e, an/the tr ct re e/ to organi e in or*a on )ithin each o the re earch re'ort .

Term of @ e Di c!aimer

hi ;irector7 ho l/ not +e con tr e/ a 'ro i/ing legal a/ ice an/ the #@# *ake no)arran e concerning the in or*a on containe/ therein, )hich ha +een '/ate/ to reMectthe la) thro gh earl7 2012. he ;irector7 /oe not eek to a//re all concei a+le + i/iar7i e in each ri /ic on, + t o*e ch i e )ere re earche/ an/ a//re e/, incl /ing:no ca on o right to co n el! tan/ar/ or )ai er o right to co n el! tan/ar/ o re ie) ona''eal or i*'ro'er /enial o co n el at trial! )hether co n elO or a chil/ *ean a client-/irecte/ a&orne7 or a +e t intere t O a&orne7(a&orne7 a/ lite*! an/ e/eral co rt /eci ion

n/ing a right to co n el. Si*ilarl7, the re earch /i/ not e ha el7 i/en 7 all la) regar/ingthe i e o co*'en a on o a''ointe/ co n el in each ri /ic on, tho gh /i c ion o chla) /oe a''ear )ithin o*e o the re'ort .

he ;irector7 a&e*'t to i/en 7 a n' +li he/O an7 co rt /eci ion not ' +li he/)ithin an o cial or no cial ca e re'orter. ;i c ion o n' +li he/ ca e a''ear onl7 ortho e ri /ic on )here co rt r le c rrentl7 'er*it their cita on in +rie or o'inion .Li*ita on on the e o n' +li he/ o'inion ar7 +7 ri /ic on e.g., )hether n' +li he/ca e ha e al e a 'rece/entJ, an/ ch li*it )ere not e ha el7 re earche/. < er ho l/con/ ct in/e'en/ent, ri /ic on- 'eci c re earch +oth to con r* )hether a ca e i ' +li he/an/ to a*iliari e the* el e )ith all r le rela ng to the cita on an/ e o n' +li he/ or

nre'orte/ ca e .

Ac1now!e#gment

hi ;irector7 )a a * l -7ear 'ro ect o the #@#G Stan/ing Co**i&ee on Legal #i/an/ In/igent ;e en/ant SCL#I;J. Qe are in/e+te/ to o r 'artner in thi 'ro ect, the Na onalCoali on or a Ci il ight to Co n el NCC CJ, or haring the +o/7 o re earch that )a a/a'te/to or* the ;irector7G re'ort . he Ac nowledgments , at the ;irector7G ho*e 'age , /etaila//i onal 'eci c contri+ on o the *an7 in/i i/ al in ol e/ in thi 'ro ect.

ABA DIRECTOR= O$ LA> GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()')

http://www.ambar.org/civilrighttocounselhttp://www.ambar.org/civilrighttocounselhttp://www.ambar.org/civilrighttocounselhttp://www.ambar.org/civilrighttocounselhttp://www.ambar.org/civilrighttocounsel


30/45

Law A##re ing Aut%ori a+on or Re4uirement to Appoint Coun e! inSpeci c Type of Civi! "rocee#ing

), S ELTER

"e/eral Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te

he e/eral "air o ing #ct, containe/ )ithin itle ?III o the Ci il ight #ct o 1968,'ro i/e that Ra n aggrie e/ 'er on *a7 co**ence a ci il ac on in an a''ro'riate GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()''


31/45

6, SA$ET= AND OR EALT

A, Dome +c ?io!ence "rotec+on Or#er "rocee#ing

No la) co l/ +e locate/ regar/ing the a''oint*ent o co n el or in/igent li gant in/o*e c iolence 'rotec on or/er 'rocee/ing .

B, Con ervator %ip/ A#u!t Guar#ian %ip/ or A#u!t "rotec+ve "rocee#ing

State Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te

I a lnera+le a/ ltO re4 ire a 'rotec e er ice inter en on, 1 he or he i en tle/ to+e re're ente/ +7 co n el at the hearing /eter*ining )hether ch er ice are nece ar7, an/

the co rt hall a''oint legal co n el to re're ent a lnera+le a/ lt )ho i )itho t legalre're enta on.O "la. Stat. U %15.1051 1J cJ 2J Y U 2J J 2J.

GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()'6


32/45

cJ #n7 a&orne7 re're en ng an allege/ inca'acitate/ 'er on *a7 not er e a g ar/iano the allege/ inca'acitate/ 'er on or a co n el or the g ar/ian o the allege/inca'acitate/ 'er on or the 'e oner.

/J Dec e Han ar7 1, 200 , an a&orne7 eeking to +e a''ointe/ +7 a co rt orinca'acit7 an/ g ar/ian hi' 'rocee/ing * t ha e co*'lete/ a *ini* * o 8 ho r o e/ ca on in g ar/ian hi'. # co rt *a7 )ai e the ini al training re4 ire*ent or ana&orne7 )ho ha er e/ a a co rt-a''ointe/ a&orne7 in inca'acit7 'rocee/ing or aan a&orne7 o recor/ or g ar/ian or not le than 3 7ear . he e/ ca on re4 ire*ento thi 'aragra'h /oe not a''l7 to the o ce o cri*inal conMict an/ ci il regionalco n el n l H l7 1, 2008.

>ne o the "lori/a Co rt o #''eal ha ai/ that the ail re to a''oint co n el in ch'rocee/ing i re er i+le error. &ar ne' v$ Cramer , --- So.3/ ----, 2013 QL %006526 "la. #''.

2013J ci ng In re "ey , 62% So.2/ 0, 2 "la. #''. 1993J. Co n el i al o 'ro i/e/ or re ie)o the g ar/ian hi'. "la. Stat. U %%.%6% 2J eJ. #//i onall7, "la. Stat. U %%.3031 'ro i/e thatco n el * t +e a''ointe/ or e*ergenc7 g ar/ian hi' 'rocee/ing .

State Co rt le an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Co rt le

"la. Pro+. . 5.6%9 cJ 'ro i/e that R) ithin 3 /a7 aWer a 'e on ha +een le/, theco rt hall a''oint an a&orne7 to re're ent a 'er on )ith a /e elo'*ental /i a+ilit7 )ho i the

+ ect o a 'e on to a''oint a g ar/ian a/ ocate. he 'er on )ith a /e elo'*ental /i a+ilit7*a7 + t te hi or her o)n a&orne7 or the a&orne7 a''ointe/ +7 the co rt.O

C, Civi! Commitment or Invo!untary Menta! ea!t% Treatment "rocee#ing


Qhen an in/igent 'er on i *entall7 /i a+le/ an/ re4 ire in ol ntar7 a/*i ion tore i/en al er ice , he or he i en tle/ to a''ointe/ co n el at +oth the ca'acit7/eter*ina on, "la. Stat. U 393.12, an/ the hearing to /eter*ine in ol ntar7 a/*i ion, id$ U393.11 6J. Co n el * t al o +e a''ointe/ or in/igent 'eo'le + ect to 'e on orin ol ntar7 o t'a ent 'lace*ent, see id$ U 39%.%655 %J, or in'a ent 'lace*ent, see id$ U39%.%6 %J.3

3 In Au%ier v$ (erome Golden Center for Be#avioral )ealt# , 85 So.3/ 116% "la. #''. 2012J, a )ar/G A#L co**ite/the )ar/ an/ then o''o e/ a''oint*ent o co n el or the )ar/, arg ing that the A#LG o)n a&orne7 co l/re're ent the )ar/. he Co rt o #''eal hel/ that the a&orne7 a''ointe/ ' r ant to U 39%.%6 %J re're entthe )ar/, not an7 A#L that the )ar/ *ight ha e.

ABA DIRECTOR= O$ LA> GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()'*


33/45

In/igent 'ar e al o ha e the right to co rt-a''ointe/ co n el in 'rocee/ing regar/ingin ol ntar7 + tance a+ e treat*ent. See id$ U 39 .681 2J.

State Co rt le an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Co rt le

"la. . H . P. le 8.350 aJ 6J 2011J 'ro i/e that, )here the tate eek to 'lace a/e'en/ent chil/ in *ental health acilit7, Ri the /e'art*entV *o on, the g ar/ian a/ lite*Vre'ort, or another 'art7 +a e/ on co** nica on )ith the chil/ in/icate that the chil/ /oenot agree )ith the /e'art*entV *o on, then the co rt hall a''oint an a&orne7 to re're entthe chil/, i one ha not alrea/7 +een a''ointe/.O

State Co rt ;eci ion #//re ing Con t onal ; e Proce or 4 al Protec on

he "lori/a S 're*e Co rt ha o n/ a right to co n el or ci il co**it*ent. Pullen v$

State , 802 So.2/ 1113, 1119 "la. 2001J Qhile the right to a''ointe/ co n el in @aker #ctin ol ntar7 ci il co**it*ent 'rocee/ing i 'ro i/e/ +7 "lori/a tat te, the con t onalg arantee o / e 'roce )o l/ re4 ire no le .OJ. ho gh the co rt /i/ not 'eci 7 )hichcon t on it )a rel7ing on, it cita on to e/eral ca e )o l/ gge t it )a a hol/ing n/erthe e/eral con t on.

D, Se OFen#er "rocee#ing

"la. Stat. U 39%.916 3J 'eci e that in 'rocee/ing or in ol ntar7 ci il co**it*ent oe all7 iolent 're/ator , Ra t all a/ er arial 'rocee/ing n/er thi act, the 'er on + ect to

thi act i en tle/ to the a i tance o co n el, an/, i the 'er on i in/igent, the co rt hall

a''oint the ' +lic /e en/er or, i a conMict e i t , other co n el to a i t the 'er on.O

E, Invo!untary uaran+ne/ Inocu!a+on/ or Steri!i a+on "rocee#ing


I an in/igent 'er on i to +e ho 'itali e/ or 'lace/ in i ola on / e to t +erc lo i , heor he ha the right to a''ointe/ co n el at the hearing. See id$ U 392.56 3J cJ.

*, C ILD C@STOD=

A, Appointment of Coun e! for "arentHState0Ini+ate# "rocee#ing


ABA DIRECTOR= O$ LA> GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()'


34/45

"lori/a tat te 'ro i/e in/igent 'arent )ith a right to co n el in all /e'en/enc7'rocee/ing . "la. Stat. U 39.013 1J Parent * t +e in or*e/ +7 the co rt o their right toco n el in /e'en/enc7 'rocee/ing at each tage o the /e'en/enc7 'rocee/ing . Parent )hoare na+le to aDor/ co n el * t +e a''ointe/ co n el.OJ! see also id$ U 39.013 9J /e cri+ing

co rtG re 'on i+ili e n/er thi 'ro i ionJ. here i , ho)e er, a 'lit o a thorit7 a to)hether the ter* 'arentO in U 39.013 1J incl /e the non-oDen/ing 'arent. See In re A$G$,%0So.3/ 908 "la. #''. 2010J n/ing non-oDen/ing 'arent i en tle/ to a''ointe/ co n el, an//i agreeing )ith C$L$*$ v$ Department of C#ildren + "amilies , 913 So.2/ 6% "la. #''. 2005JJ.;e'en/enc7 'rocee/ing oWen /eter*ine )hether chil/ren )ill +e 'lace/ in helterte*'oraril7 or )hether 'arental right )ill +e ter*inate/ 'er*anentl7, an/ tat te e 're l7*an/ate a''oint*ent o co n el in each o the e 'ar c lar circ * tance . See id$ U39.013 10J Co rt-a''ointe/ co n el re're en ng in/igent 'arent at helter hearing hall +e'ai/ ro* tate n/ a''ro'riate/ +7 general la).OJ! id$ U 39.%02 5J +J 2J / ring hearing to/eter*ine the 'lace*ent o chil/ren in helter , i in/igent, the 'arent ha e the right to +e

re're ente/ +7 a''ointe/ co n elOJ. Id$ U 39.80 1J aJ he co rt hall a''oint co n el orin/igent 'arent O or all tage o ter*ina on o 'arental right 'rocee/ing J.

I a 'arent ol ntaril7 rren/er right to a chil/, "lori/a tat tor7 la) /oe not 'ro i/ea right to co n el in /e'en/enc7 'rocee/ing . See "la. Stat. U 39.80 2011J /J right to co n elnot a''lica+le to an7 'arent )ho ha ol ntaril7 e ec te/ a )ri&en rren/er o the chil/ an/con ent to the entr7 o a co rt or/er there or.OJ See also (us ce Admin$ Comm n v$ Goe-el , 32So. 3/ 86, 8 "la. #''. 2010J @eca e the *other e ec te/ a )ri&en rren/er, he ha/no right to a''ointe/ co n el or her ter*ina on 'rocee/ing.OJ. #l o, gran/'arent /o notha e a tat tor7 right to co rt-a''ointe/ co n el in /e'en/enc7 'rocee/ing . (us ce

Administra ve Com n v$ Grover , 12 So. 3/ 1256 "la. #''. 2009J. # legal g ar/ian )ho i not a'arent i*ilarl7 lack a tat tor7 right or a''oint*ent o co n el. B$&$ v$ Dep t of C#ildren +"amilies , 8%2 So. 2/ 936, 93 "la. #''. 2003J # @.;. i not a 'arent o the e chil/ren, there ino n/a*ental li+ert7 intere t o a 'arent in ol e/ in the e 'rocee/ing .OJ.

"e/eral Stat te an/ Co rt ;eci ion Inter're ng Stat te

he e/eral In/ian Chil/ Qel are #ct ICQ#J, )hich go ern chil/ )el are 'rocee/ing intate co rt, % 'ro i/e :

In an7 ca e in )hich the co rt /eter*ine in/igenc7, the 'arent or In/ian c to/ian hall

% Qhile the ICQ# /oe not a''ear to ha e a /e ni e tate*ent a+o t ri /ic on, 25 GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()'7


35/45

ha e the right to co rt-a''ointe/ co n el in an7 re*o al, 'lace*ent, or ter*ina on'rocee/ingT.Qhere State la) *ake no 'ro i ion or a''oint*ent o co n el in ch'rocee/ing , the co rt hall 'ro*'tl7 no 7 the Secretar7 'on a''oint*ent o co n el,an/ the Secretar7, 'on cer ca on o the 're i/ing /ge, hall 'a7 rea ona+le ee

an/ e 'en e o t o n/ )hich *a7 +e a''ro'riate/ ' r ant to ec on 13 o thitle.O

25


36/45

+eca e there i a con t onall7 'rotecte/ intere t in 're er ing the a*il7 nit an/ rai ingoneG chil/ren,O In re D$B$, 385 So. 2/ at 90, the Potvin calc l al)a7 *an/ate a''oint*ento co n el or the 'arent )hen ter*ina on o 'arental right i at take: R# con t onalright to co n el nece aril7 ari e )here the 'rocee/ing can re lt in 'er*anent lo o

'arental c to/7. In all other circ * tance the con t onal right to co n el i notconcl i e! rather, the right to co n el )ill /e'en/ 'on a ca e-+7-ca e a''lica on o the te ta/o'te/ in Potvin . . . .O Id$ at 8 .

he D$B$ co rt concl /e/ +7 no ng that it )a not /e'ar ng ro* e/eral 'rece/ent:he right to co n el in enile /e'en/enc7 'rocee/ing ha not +een a//re e/ +7 the ne inter*e/iate a''ellate co rt /i/ note the conMict hortl7 aWer Lassiter )a /eci/e/. See In re D$D$/$ , %00So. 2/ 1310, 1311 "la. #''. 1981J.

ABA DIRECTOR= O$ LA> GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()':


37/45

In S$B$ v$ Dep0t of C#ildren and "amilies , 851 So. 2/ 689, 69% "la. 2003J, in )hich co n el)a a''ointe/ ' r ant to tat te in a chil/ /e'en/enc7 'rocee/ing, the "lori/a S 're*eCo rt hel/ that R+ eca e there i no con t onal right to co n el n/er the circ * tance

o thi ca e, )e like)i e n/ that there i no right to collaterall7 challenge the eDec ene oco n el.O o)e er, there *ight +e a right to eDec e a i tance in ca e )here the right toco n el i con t onall7 +a e/. In In re 1$.$ , 33 So. 3/ 125, 12 "la. 2/ ;C# 2010J, theSecon/ ;i trict Co rt o "lori/a took ' thi i e an/ calle/ a right to eDec e co n elO one)itho t a *ean +7 )hich to en orce that right.O he co rt note/ that )hile the tate

're*e co rt ha/ not hel/ that an in/i i/ al ha a right to eDec e co n el, it a''ear that a'arent )ho i con t onall7 en tle/ to a''ointe/ co n el in a ter*ina on 'rocee/ing ii*'licitl7 en tle/ to e3ec ve a i tance o co n el.OId$ at 12 . he co rt o tline/ the hi tor7o the 'ro+le* in "lori/a co rt an/ o ght cer ca on on the i e. Id$ It a''ear that noneo the 'ar e in 1$.$ re4 e te/ that the S 're*e Co rt acce't ri /ic on on cer ca on, an/

no ac on )a taken on the i e. See ;e+orah #. Schroth, *ole of t#e Lawyer in DependencyCases , H


38/45

not contain an e 're tat tor7 right to co n el, n/er "lori/aG ; e Proce Cla e, the ather)a nonethele en tle/ to co n el, )hen the 'rocee/ing can re lt in a 'er*anent lo o'arental right .O Id . at 10. In reaching it /eci ion, the co rt in 4$A$)$ al o o n/ that ana/o' on 'rocee/ing, an/ the re l ng ter*ina on o 'arental right , i not ' rel7 a 'ri ate

/i ' te an/ that the State ha e cl i e a thorit7 to ter*inate legal rela on hi' o a 'arentan/ chil/, an/ that thi a thorit7 i a tate ac on cient to in oke / e 'roce concern .OId . at 8. egar/ing tate ac on, the co rt relie/ 'on


39/45

ha in eDect an/ i o'era ng a tate)i/e 'rogra*, rela ng to chil/ a+ e an/ neglectthat incl /e -- T iiiJ 'ro i ion an/ 'roce/ re re4 iring that in e er7 ca e in ol ing a

ic * o chil/ a+ e or neglect )hich re lt in a /icial 'rocee/ing, a g ar/ian a/lite*, )ho ha recei e/ training a''ro'riate to the role, incl /ing training in earl7

chil/hoo/, chil/, an/ a/ole cent /e elo'*ent, an/ )ho *a7 +e an a&orne7 or a co rta''ointe/ 'ecial a/ ocate )ho ha recei e/ training a''ro'riate to that role or +othJ,

hall +e a''ointe/ to re're ent the chil/ in ch 'rocee/ing .O

%2


40/45

"la. 1983J. he high co rt rea one/ that ince ci il conte*'t re4 ire/ a+ilit7 to 'a7 an/)ill l ail re to /o oJ, tho e acing thi anc on )o l/ ne er +e cientl7 in/igent to *erita''oint*ent o co n el. Id$ at 666. o)e er, one a''ellate co rt + e4 entl7 hel/ that)here a conte*nor )ill ll7 or ninten onall7 /i e t hi* el (her el o the a+ilit7 to 'a7, then

co n el i re4 ire/ +eca e the conte*nor e en all7 no longer hol/ the ke7 to hi (her o)n'ri on. Bowen v$ Bowen , %5% So. 2/ 565 "la. #''. 198%J.

B, "aternity "rocee#ing

No la) co l/ +e locate/ regar/ing the a''oint*ent o co n el or in/igent li gant in'aternit7 'rocee/ing .

C, "rocee#ing for Ku#icia! Bypa of "arenta! Con ent for Minor to O.tain anA.or+on


he "lori/a Parental No ce o #+or on #ct, "la. Stat. U 390.0111% , 'ro i/e that a *inor*a7 'e on a "lori/a circ it co rt or a )ai er o the no ca on re4 ire*ent n/er thea ore*en one/ #ct.


41/45

e/eral la). In re 5$/$ , 551 So. 2/ at 1196. In Pearson , the co rt hel/ that the tat tei*'er*i i+l7 ail to 'ro i/e or the a''oint*ent o co n el to *inor .O 16 ".2/ at 1138.;e 'ite thi cita on to ''or e e/eral 'rece/ent, the In re 5$/$ co rt *aintaine/ that it )a

e 're l7 /eci/Ring thi ca e on tate la) gro n/ .O 551 So. 2/ at 1196. 11

#l o at take in 5$/$ )a the act that the trial co rt ha/ a''ointe/ co n el to act ag ar/ian a/ lite* or a et in a /icial +7'a ca e. he trial co rt ha/ a''ointe/ co n el/ e to the trial co rtG concern that the +7'a tat te )a ncon t onall7 ag e an/ that*inor ho l/ +e re4 ire/ to o+tain 'arental con ent in all ca e . he g ar/ian there orear c late/ the e arg *ent e en all7 on +ehal o the co rt. he "lori/a S 're*e Co rt hel/that the a''oint*ent )a clearl7 i*'ro'erO an/ that it )a the #&orne7 AeneralG o+ to*ake ch challenge to the tat te, not the co rtG . 12 he "lori/a S 're*e Co rt 'a e/ onthe 4 e on o )hether a''oint*ent o co n el or a et )o l/ +e 'ro'er a+ ent *o e +7a /ge to challenge the con t onalit7 o the tat te. 13

D, @naccompanie# Minor in Immigra+on "rocee#ing


In ca e )here a chil/ iJ ha +een a/ /icate/ /e'en/ent, iiJ o n/ not to +e a ci eno the


42/45


# e) ca e ha e a//re e/ the reach o the ' +lic /e en/erG co'e o re're enta onin ci il *a&er in ol ing 'ri oner , *o tl7 a a 4 e on o )hether the ' +lic /e en/er

e cee/e/ their tat tor7 a thorit7. State e% rel$ en es Smit# v$ Brummer , %%3 So. 2/ 95 "la.198%J ha+ea 'rocee/ing not one o the t7'e o 'rocee/ing 'eci e/ in ' +lic /e en/er

tat te, o re're enta on ina''ro'riateJ! State e% rel$ Smit# v$ (orand2y , %98 So. 2/ 9%8 "la.1986J re're enta on ina''ro'riate or 'ri onerG *one7 /a*age clai* again t tateJ!Bent'el v$ State , 585 So. 2/ 1118 "la. #''. 1991J 'er*iKng ' +lic /e en/er re're enta on ine tra/i on 'rocee/ing / e to 'oten al lo o li+ert7J! Gra#am v$ 8ann , 39% So. 2/ 1 6 "la.#''. 1981J ' +lic /e en/erG o ce /i/ not e i t at co**on la) an/ i a creat re o #r cle ?,

18, "lori/a Con t on, )ith no a thorit7 o t i/e o that 'ro i/e/ +7 tat te T. here arec rrentl7 e cri*inal ac on 'en/ing again t the 'e oner , an/ the > ce o the P +lic;e en/er ha re're ente/ each o the in/i i/ al )ithin the 'a t 7ear. Qe cannot +elie e that

it )a legi la e intent that n/er ch circ * tance the trial /ge i ree to a''oint co n el,+ t in o /oing he *a7 not con i/er the > ce o the P +lic ;e en/er.OJ


Aenerall7, a 'e onerG right to the a''oint*ent o co n el in 'o tcon ic on'rocee/ing i not an organic rightO an/ i li*ite/ to either tho e in tance 'eci e/ +7 tat teor tho e rare it a on )here / e 'roce re4 ire it. See State v$ /ee s , 166 So. 2/ 892 "la.196%J )hile Si th #*en/*ent /oe not re4 ire a''oint*ent o co n el or 'o tcon ic on'rocee/ing , "iWh #*en/*ent / e 'roce )o l/ re4 ire ch a i tance i the 'o t-con ic on *o on 're ent a''arentl7 + tan al *eritorio clai* or relie an/ i theallo)e/ hearing i 'oten all7 o co*'le a to gge t the nee/ T ach ca e * t +e /eci/e/in the light o "iWh #*en/*ent / e 'roce re4 ire*ent )hich generall7 )o l/ in ol e a/eci ion a to )hether n/er the circ * tance the a i tance o co n el i e en al toacco*'li h a air an/ thoro gh 're enta on o the 'ri onerV clai* OJ! .eegan v$ State , 293 So.2/ 351 "la. 19 %J n/ing no e ce' onal circ * tanceO 're ent in 'e onJ! 9lvano v$ State ,% 9 So. 2/ 809 "la. #'' 1985J cri*inal trial co n elG 'oten al conMict o intere t )arrante/a''oint*ent o co n el or 'o tcon ic on challenge to original re're enta onJ.

In Blac v$ *ouse , 58 So.2/ 1359, 1362 "la. #''. 1991J, an a''ellate co rt re ecte/ aright to co n el or an in*ate challenging *e/ical treat*ent, ci ng to Lassiter v$ Department of

Social Services , %52


43/45


In a ca e in ol ing or eit re o ei e/ ca h, a "lori/a a''ellate co rt **aril7 tate/that )e re ect Plai te/V arg *ent that the trial co rt erre/ +7 ailing to a''oint co n el to

re're ent hi* in connec on )ith hi *o on or ret rn o 'ro'ert7.O Plaisted v$ State , %6 So.3/1%8, 150 "la. #''. 2010J. he co rt relie/ en rel7 on 9nited States v$ /ade , 291 ".S ''.2/131%, 1316-1 B.;. "la. 2003J, )hich ha/ hel/ there i no right to eDec e a i tance oco n el in ci il ca e .

ABA DIRECTOR= O$ LA> GO?ERNING A""OINTMENT O$ CO@NSEL IN STATE CI?IL "ROCEEDINGS $LORIDA '()')


44/45

Law A##re ing Aut%ori a+on or Re4uirement to Appoint Coun e! inCivi! "rocee#ing Genera!!y

State Statute an# Court Deci ion Interpre+ng Statute

"la. Stat. U 29.00 2011J Co rt-a''ointe/ co n elOJ 'ro i/e :

"or ' r'o e o i*'le*en ng . 1%, #rt. ? o the State Con t on Rrela ng to n/ingo the /iciar7 , the ele*ent o co rt-a''ointe/ co n el to +e 'ro i/e/ ro* tatere en e a''ro'riate/ +7 general la) are a ollo) :

1J Pri ate a&orne7 a''ointe/ +7 the co rt to han/le ca e )here the /e en/ant iin/igent an/ cannot +e re're ente/ +7 the ' +lic /e en/er or the o ce o cri*inalconMict an/ ci il regional co n el.

2J Qhen the o ce o cri*inal conMict an/ ci il regional co n el ha a conMict ointere t, 'ri ate a&orne7 a''ointe/ +7 the co rt to re're ent in/igent or other cla eo li gant in ci il 'rocee/ing re4 iring co rt-a''ointe/ co n el in accor/ance )ith

tate an/ e/eral con t onal g arantee an/ e/eral an/ tate tat te .. . .

hi ec on a''lie in an7 it a on in )hich the co rt a''oint co n el to 'rotect ali gantG / e 'roce right .

# 'ri ate a&orne7 a''ointe/ +7 a co rt ' r ant to U 29.00 2011J hall +erei*+ r e/ or rea ona+le an/ nece ar7 e 'en e O inc rre/ / ring re're enta on. "la. Stat. U2 .530% 2011J. "la. Stat. U 2 .530% li t the Mat ee to +e a)ar/e/ to 'ri ate a&orne7 .Co n el *a7 eek co*'en a on in e ce o the Mat ee li te/ in U 2 .530% onl7 i

co*'en a on on an ho rl7 +a i at a rate o [ 5.00 )o l/ +e at lea t /o +le the Mat ee.O (us ce Admin$ Comm n v$ S#aman , 59 So. 3/ 1231 "la. #''. 2011J.

$e#era! Statute an# Court Deci ion Interpre+ng Statute

he e/eral Ser ice*e*+er Ci il elie #ct SC #J, )hich a''lie to each tate 1% an/ toall ci il 'rocee/ing incl /ing c to/7J, 15 'ro i/e :

I in an ac on co ere/ +7 thi ec on it a''ear that the /e en/ant i in *ilitar7 er ice,

1% 50 #''.


45/45

the co rt *a7 not enter a /g*ent n l aWer the co rt a''oint an a&orne7 tore're ent the /e en/ant. I an a&orne7 a''ointe/ n/er thi ec on to re're ent a

er ice*e*+er cannot locate the er ice*e*+er, ac on +7 the a&orne7 in the ca ehall not )ai e an7 /e en e o the er ice*e*+er or other)i e +in/ the

er ice*e*+er.

50 #''.

letter chief circuit judge ed carnes ca11 hecm 28 usc 1651 all-writs-act

Documents