Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:2800.16

  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.

No individual Louisiana Public Defender Board member shall be personally liable for any act or omission resulting in damage, injury, or loss arising out of the exercise of his official functions and duties.  However, this limitation of liability shall not be applicable if the damage, injury, or loss was caused by the gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct of a member.

Acts 2006, No. 326, §1; Acts 2007, No. 307, §3.