Washington Code 36.26.040 – Public defender — Qualifications — Term
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Every public defender and every assistant public defender must be a qualified attorney licensed to practice law in this state; and the term of the public defender shall coincide with the elected term of the prosecuting attorney.
[ 1969 c 94 § 4.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 36.26.040
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.