Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 40 > Chapter 5 – Public Defender Commission


§ 33-40-5-1	“Commission” defined
§ 33-40-5-2	Establishment; composition
§ 33-40-5-3	Chairperson; term of office; vacancies; reimbursement of expenses; salary; meetings
§ 33-40-5-4	Duties
§ 33-40-5-5	Staff support

Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
commission: refers to the Indiana public defender commission established by section 2 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 33-40-5-1
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.