N.Y. Family Court Act § 245: Compensation

§ 245. Compensation. (a) If the office of court administration

proceeds pursuant to subdivision (a) of section two hundred forty-three

of this chapter, the agreement shall provide that the society shall be

reimbursed on a cost basis for services rendered under the agreement.

The agreement shall contain a general plan for the organization and

operation of the program for the provision of attorneys for children by

the respective legal aid society, approved by the administrative board,

and the office of court administration may require such reports as it

deems necessary from the society.

(b) If an appellate division proceeds pursuant to subdivision (b) of

such section two hundred forty-three, the agreement may provide that the

attorney or attorneys shall be reimbursed on a cost basis for services

rendered under the agreement. The agreement shall contain a general plan

for the organization and operation of the program for the provision of

attorneys for children by the respective attorney or attorneys, and the

appellate division may require such reports as it deems necessary from

the attorney or attorneys.

(c) If an appellate division proceeds pursuant to subdivision (c) of

such section two hundred forty-three, attorneys for children shall be

compensated and allowed expenses and disbursements in the same amounts

established by subdivision three of section thirty-five of the judiciary

law.