Nebraska Statutes 29-3911. Judicial district public defender; appointment; salary; payment
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Within thirty days following receipt of a certification as provided in section 29-3910, the Governor shall authorize the judge or judges to appoint a public defender for the district. The salary and all expenses, including trial expense and expert witness fees, of the judicial district public defender shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the office of Governor for that purpose.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-3911
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.