Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 383B > PUBLIC DEFENDER
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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 383B > PUBLIC DEFENDER
- 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.
- Chair: includes chairman, chairwoman, and chairperson. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44