NY COUNTY § 718. Appointment of other counsel

Nothing contained herein shall preclude a court on its own motion or upon application by the public defender or by the indigent defendant or person described in or , or , from appointing an attorney other than the public defender to represent such defendant or person or to assist in the representation of such defendant or person at any stage of the proceedings or on appeal.  If such attorney is appointed, he shall serve without compensation, unless such compensation is otherwise provided for by law.