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.
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.;