1. (1) there is a conflict in legal representation in a matter involving multiple defendants, and one of the defendants is represented by or through the Office; or
2. (2) the Office declines to provide representation to an indigent individual entitled to representation under this subtitle.

This subtitle does not prohibit the appointment of an attorney, other than through the Office, to represent an indigent individual by the District Court, a circuit court, or the Appellate Court of Maryland if:

Added by Acts 2008, c. 15, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2008. Amended by Acts 2011, c. 244, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.