§ 33-40-1-1 Appointment; qualifications
§ 33-40-1-2 Representing penal institution inmates
§ 33-40-1-3 Seal of office; powers of public defender
§ 33-40-1-4 Salary; employees; office and supplies
§ 33-40-1-5 Transcript of court proceedings
§ 33-40-1-6 Claims for salary or expenses; appropriation
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 40 > Chapter 1 - State Public Defender

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.