§ 98 Act on the Organisation of Courts and Authorities in Civil, Criminal and Administrative Court Proceedings (Judiciary Act, JusG) (Justizgesetz, JusG) - Compensation for Free Legal Aid and Official Defense

1. State Compensation in Cases of Legal Aid and Official Defense encompasses 85 percent of the fee determined in the cost decision, along with the expenses of the legal counsel.

1bis. In civil proceedings concerning property disputes with a high amount in dispute, the state compensation according to paragraph 1, with the exception of the expenses of the legal counsel, may be reduced to half.

2. If the accused in criminal proceedings bears no costs, the state compensation corresponds to 100 percent of the fee.

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