§ 703. Employment of counsel. With the written approval of the county judge of a county in which an indictment has been found for a capital or other crime which presents unusual difficulty upon the trial thereof, the district attorney may employ counsel to assist him upon such trial. Such approval shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. The board of supervisors shall audit as other county charges a reasonable compensation and the necessary expenses of such counsel as certified by the presiding judge or justice.

Terms Used In N.Y. County Law 703

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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