(a) The public defender shall be appointed after June 14, 2011, for a fixed term not to exceed three years, subject to reappointment by the indigent defense advisory board, and may be removed from office for cause by the director.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-12-41

  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
(b) The director may require that the public defender serve full time or part time.
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