In any county the board of supervisors may establish the office of public defender and appoint a suitable person to hold that office.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 11-581

  • Person: means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality or any other legal or commercial entity. See Arizona Laws 11-487.01
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.