§ 4-55. Solicitors and public defenders pro hac vice.

(a)

The solicitors shall appoint solicitors pro hac vice as needed by such courts, and as provided by the governing body of each city, to act in the event of emergency or necessity except as provided herein.

(b)

The chief judge of any such courts shall appoint solicitors pro hac vice or public defenders pro hac vice when there is a conflict of interest associated with the office of the solicitor or public defender. For the appointment of a solicitor pro hac vice or public defender pro hac vice, the solicitor or public defender shall make a written request to the chief judge or file a motion before the court setting out the nature of the conflict of interest.

(1996 Ga. Laws, page 627, § 19)