Iowa Code 13B.1 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Appointed attorney” means an attorney appointed by the court and compensated by the state to represent an indigent defendant.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 13B.1
- Appointed attorney: means an attorney appointed by the court and compensated by the state to represent an indigent defendant. See Iowa Code 13B.1
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Department: means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. See Iowa Code 13B.1
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. “Claimant” means an attorney or other person seeking reimbursement of costs or fees payable from the appropriations under section 815.11.
3. “Department” means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing.
4. “Financial statement” means a full written disclosure of all assets, liabilities, current income, dependents, and other information required to determine if a client qualifies for legal assistance by an appointed attorney.
5. “State public defender” means the state public defender appointed pursuant to this chapter.