Section 16-206 – Representation in Federal Court
(a) This title does not prohibit the Office from representing an indigent individual in federal court at federal expense if the matter arises out of or is related to an action pending or recently pending in a court of criminal jurisdiction of the State. (b) Compensation paid by the federal court to the Public Defender, the deputy […]
Section 16-207 – Duties and Powers of Public Defender
(a) The primary duty of the Public Defender is to provide representation for indigent individuals in accordance with this title. (b) The Public Defender shall: (1) be responsible generally for the operation of the Office and all district offices; (2) prepare schedules of professional fees and expenses for panel attorneys and other professional and technical services rendered to indigent […]