HUFFMAN, J.
In this case pro bono counsel for a number of conservatees incurred expert witness costs without prior approval as required by local rules of court. This case presents the question whether reimbursement of such costs, in nonemergency circumstances, may be conditioned on preapproval by a trial court under its local rules. We hold the trial court may establish reasonable preapproval procedures and that the court has discretion to deny reimbursement when...
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