Nebraska § 29-3922 - Terms, defined.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-3922 — Terms, defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-3922. Terms, defined.
For purposes of the County Revenue Assistance Act:
(1) Chief counsel means an attorney appointed to be the primary administrative officer of the commission pursuant to section 29-3928;
(2) Commission means the Commission on Public Advocacy;
(3) Commission staff means attorneys, investigators, and support staff who are performing work for the capital litigation division, appellate division, DNA testing division, and major case resource center;
(4) Contracting attorney means an attorney contracting to act as a public defender pursuant to sections 23-3404 to 23-3408;
(5) Court-appointed attorney means an attorney other than a contracting attorney or a public defender appointed by the court to represent an indigent person;
(6) Indigent defense services means legal services provided to indigent persons by an indigent defense system in capital cases, felony cases, misdemeanor cases, juvenile cases, mental health commitment cases, child support enforcement cases, and paternity establishment cases;
(7) Indigent defense system means a system of providing services, including any services necessary for litigating a case, by a contracting attorney, court-appointed attorney, or public defender;
(8) Indigent person means a person who is indigent and unable to obtain legal counsel as determined pursuant to subdivision (4) of section 29-3901; and
(9) Public defender means an attorney appointed or elected pursuant to sections 23-3401 to 23-3403.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 29-3922
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-3922 cover?
Section 29-3922 ("Terms, defined.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 29-3922?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-3922" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 29-3922 apply to my situation?
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