ILL. SUPREME COURT AMENDS RULE 299 TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ATTORNEYS OF INDIGENT PARTIES
November 02, 2023
November 02, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 2 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023:
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rule 299 regarding compensation for attorneys appointed to represent indigent parties.
Amended Rule 299 doubles compensation for an attorney appointed by a court in this state to represent an indigent party to $150 per hour (from its previous minimum of $75 per hour) and $150 per hour for ti . . .
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rule 299 regarding compensation for attorneys appointed to represent indigent parties.
Amended Rule 299 doubles compensation for an attorney appointed by a court in this state to represent an indigent party to $150 per hour (from its previous minimum of $75 per hour) and $150 per hour for ti . . .