Sec. 9. (a) “Legal assistance” means direct representation by an attorney of an eligible client in a civil matter pending in Indiana, including counsel, litigation, research, coordination with pro bono programs, support services, substantive and procedural training for attorneys and paralegals in poverty law subjects, and any other activity necessary to ensure the effective delivery of quality legal services in a civil matter.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-44-3-9

  • 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
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
     (b) The term does not include representation of an eligible client in:

(1) criminal matters; or

(2) a fee generating case.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-9.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

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