For the purpose of this subchapter:
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(1) “Commission” means the Arkansas Public Defender Commission created by this subchapter;
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(2) “Executive director” means the person appointed by the commission pursuant to this subchapter; and
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(3) “Indigent person” means a person who, at the time his or her need is determined, is without sufficient funds or assets to employ an attorney or afford other necessary expenses incidental thereto.