Lawyers for destitute litigants.
Section 35
SEC. 35. Lawyers for destitute litigants. — The Supreme Court and Courts of the First Instance may, in their discretion, assign any lawyer to render professional aid to a party, in any pending action, free of charge, if such court, upon full investigation, shall find that the party is destitute and unable to employ a lawyer and that the services of counsel are necessary to secure the ends of justice and to protect the rights of the party. Upon such assignment, it shall be the duty of the lawyer assigned to render the required services, unless he shall be excused therefrom by the court for sufficient cause shown.