Indiana § 33-40-4-5 - Duties
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 33-40-4-5 — Duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-40-4-5. Duties
Sec. 5. The council shall:
(1) assist in the coordination of the duties of the attorneys engaged in the defense of indigents at public expense;
(2) prepare manuals of procedure;
(3) assist in the preparation of trial briefs, forms, and instructions;
(4) conduct research and studies of interest or value to all such attorneys; and
(5) maintain liaison contact with study commissions, organizations, and agencies of all branches of local, state, and federal government that will benefit criminal defense as part of the fair administration of justice in Indiana.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-12-4.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
IC 33-40-5Chapter 5. Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys
33-40-5-1"Commission" defined 33-40-5-2Establishment; composition 33-40-5-3Chairperson; vacancies; reimbursement of member expenses; meetings 33-40-5-3.5Terms 33-40-5-4Duties 33-40-5-5Staff support
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 33-40-4-5
What does Indiana Code § 33-40-4-5 cover?
Section 33-40-4-5 ("Duties") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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