Minnesota Statutes 611.262 – Representation Before Appointment
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A district public defender or appointed assistant may, on request of a peace officer, a defendant, suspect, or other person, represent or consult with a person before formal appointment if there is a substantial factual basis to believe the person is indigent.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 611.262
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.