§ 33-40-6-1 Purpose; administration
§ 33-40-6-2 Investment of funds
§ 33-40-6-3 Reversion of money to state general fund
§ 33-40-6-4 Certified request for reimbursement for indigent defense services
§ 33-40-6-5 Commission; amount of reimbursement for indigent defense services; disbursement
§ 33-40-6-6 Certified claims in capital cases given priority

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 40 > Chapter 6 - Public Defense Fund

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.