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TN Code › Title 40 › Chapter 14 › Section 40-14-201
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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Indigent person" means any person who does not possess sufficient means to pay reasonable compensation for the services of a competent attorney; and (2) "Public defender" means any attorney appointed or elected under any act of the general assembly or any provision of a metropolitan charter to represent indigent persons accused of crime. Acts 1965, ch. 217, § 1; T.C.A., § 40-2014.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Indigent person" means any person who does not possess sufficient means to pay reasonable compensation for the services of a competent attorney; and
(2) "Public defender" means any attorney appointed or elected under any act of the general assembly or any provision of a metropolitan charter to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
Acts 1965, ch. 217, § 1; T.C.A., § 40-2014.
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