In this Act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the following definitions apply:
     (1) “Commission” means the State Appellate Defender Commission; and

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 725 ILCS 105/2

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     (2) “State Appellate Defender”, when used with reference to representation under this Act, includes Deputy Defender and Assistant Appellate Defender.