New York UNIFORM RULE 202.5-BB (MANDATORY PROGRAM) is a set of requirements regarding the representation of indigent criminal defendants in New York State. It requires each county in the state to create a Mandatory Program, which provides access to counsel for defendants who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. The program must ensure that all indigent defendants are represented in every stage of a criminal case by an attorney who is qualified, is reasonably available, and is experienced in handling criminal cases. The rule also states that all attorneys in the Mandatory Program must be adequately compensated for their services. The program must also provide for adequate support services and resources for all attorneys in the program. There are two types of New York UNIFORM RULE 202.5-BB (MANDATORY PROGRAM): the County-Funded Mandatory Program, which is funded by the county; and the State-Funded Mandatory Program, which is funded by the state.