Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 40 > Chapter 2 – Public Defenders
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§ 33-40-2-1 | Request to state public defender |
§ 33-40-2-2 | Appointment |
§ 33-40-2-3 | Schedule of fees |
§ 33-40-2-4 | Fees; payment |
§ 33-40-2-5 | Order for payment |
§ 33-40-2-6 | Public defender investigators |
Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 40 > Chapter 2 - Public Defenders
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.