GA 17-12-25 - GA 17-12-25

JUDICIAL DECISIONS Editor's notes. - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, decisions under former Code 1933, T. 27, C. 32 and former O.C.G.A. § 17-12-5 are included in the annotations for this Code Section. Additional compensation when representation protracted. - Local rule authorizing a trial judge to approve compensation in addition to a fee schedule if there was protracted representation due to extraordinary circumstances was consistent with the former Georgia Criminal Justice Act. Dickens v. State, 147 Ga. App. 25 , 248 S.E.2d 36 (1978). Attorney applying for appointment under former O.C.G.A. §§ 17-12-60 and 17-12-61 was not precluded from seeking compensation. In re Whatley, 256 Ga. 289 , 347 S.E.2d 602 (1986) (decided under former O.C.G.A. § 17-12-5 ). In appealing...