§ 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

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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.