Del. Code 29, § 4604 : State Government — Public Defender — Representation of indigent persons

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Current through 2016 Legislative Session, Act 399

When representing an indigent person, the Office of Defense Services shall:

(1) Counsel and defend the indigent person, whether held in custody without commitment or charged with a criminal offense, at every stage of the proceedings following arrest; and
(2) Prosecute any appeals or other remedies before or after conviction that the Chief Defender considers to be in the interest of justice.
Del. C. § 4604
Amended by Laws 2015, ch. 26,s 1, eff. 5/28/2015.
29 Del. C. 1953, § 4604; 54 Del. Laws, c. 227, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;
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