ARRAIGNMENT ASSISTANCE - TELEPHONE CONSULTATION BENEFIT
Who is Eligible.... Any covered member or dependent who is a defendant in a criminal proceeding in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland or Orange Counties, or the five boroughs of New York City.What is the Benefit.... The benefit provides coverage through the panel law firm for necessary legal assistance by telephone consultation arising from an arrest which may lead to immediate imprisonment.
This benefit provides, for example, the legal defense cost of telephone assistance by an attorney, where the member/dependent is charged as the defendant in a criminal matter. It is important to note, however, that this benefit does not cover the costs of legal assistance beyond the arraignment telephone consultation stage. Thus, if the member/dependent is interested in obtaining legal services beyond the arraignment stage, he/she must make the necessary arrangements directly with the panel law firm or retain another attorney of his/her choice.
The following schedule indicates the legal services available and the amount to be paid by the member:
| Steps in the Legal Process Provided by The Fund through the Panel Law Firm | Amount Paid by Fund Member | |
| A. | Consultation | None |
How to Obtain the Benefit....To obtain the Arraignment Assistance - Telephone Consultation Benefit, the Fund must be contacted so that the appropriate arrangements may be made by the Fund with the panel law firm.
This service is available at any hour of the day or night by calling the special Fund number assigned to the program.
BENEFITS QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT MARY AT (631) 732-6500.
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