16-23-3. Considerations for selection of participating counties and municipalities.In making the selection of the participating counties and municipalities, the Unified Judicial System shall consider:(1)The demographics of the county or municipality;(2)The age and number of the current membership of the county or municipality bar;(3)The recommendation of the presiding circuit judge;(4)The programs of economic development within the county or municipality;(5)The geographical location compared to other counties or municipalities receiving assistance;(6)The evaluation of the attorney seeking assistance under the program;(7)Any existing or previous ties of the applicant to the county or municipality; and(8)Any prior participation by the county or municipality in the program. Source: SL 2013, ch 102, §3; SL 2017, ch 93, §5.
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