Nebraska Statutes 29-3915. Persons entitled to representation
The following persons who are financially unable to obtain counsel shall be entitled to be represented by a judicial district public defender:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-3915
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
(1) A person charged with a felony, including appeals from convictions for a felony;
(2) A person pursuing a postconviction proceeding under sections 29-3001 to 29-3004 after conviction of a felony, when the public defender after investigation concludes that there may be merit to such a proceeding or when the court in which such proceeding is pending directs the public defender to represent the person;
(3) A minor brought before the juvenile court when neither the minor nor his or her parent or guardian is able to afford counsel; and
(4) A person against whom a petition has been filed with a mental health board as provided in sections 71-945 to 71-947.
Source
- Laws 1969, c. 234, § 7, p. 865;
- R.S.1943, (1989), § 29-1805.07;
- Laws 1990, LB 822, § 33;
- Laws 1991, LB 830, § 29;
- Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 89.