Legal Representation

“Official attorney” defined.

Circumstances under which official attorney to provide defense or employ special counsel.

Time for filing responsive pleading.

Arrangements and circumstances of defense not admissible in evidence.

Waiver of attorney-client privilege may not be required.

Employment of special counsel by chief legal officer or attorney of political subdivision.

Defense may be tendered to insurer authorized to defend action.

Withdrawal of official attorney as attorney of record.

Liability of State or political subdivision for failure to provide defense.

Definitions.

“Local judicial officer” defined.

“State judicial officer” defined.

Determination by official attorney whether or not to tender defense.

Employment of special counsel by Attorney General.

Defendant may employ own counsel.

Provisions providing for defense by official attorney do not abrogate, alter or affect immunity or protection provided by law.