Chapter12. DEFENSE OF INDIGENTS.  


Article 1. General Provisions.
§ 15-12-1. Definitions.
§ 15-12-2. Determination as to indigent defense systems to be used in circuit, district and municipal courts.
§ 15-12-3. Presiding circuit judges to administer indigent defense systems within circuits; adoption of rules for effectuation of systems by circuit courts.
§ 15-12-4. Voluntary indigent defense advisory boards.
§ 15-12-5. Determination of indigency and provision of defense services.
§ 15-12-6. Compensation of appointed counsel.
Article 2. Appointed Counsel.
§ 15-12-20. Matters to be ascertained by trial judges as to representation of defendants prior to arraignment.
§ 15-12-21. Appointment and compensation of counsel - Trial court.
§ 15-12-22. Appointment and compensation of counsel - Appeals.
§ 15-12-23. Appointment and compensation of counsel - Post-conviction proceedings.
§ 15-12-24. Calculation of rates.
§ 15-12-24.1. Withdrawals from fair trial tax fund to pay expenses.
§ 15-12-25. Reimbursement of fees of court appointed counsel by defendant; default.
§ 15-12-26. Contract counsel system - Selection and appointment of counsel..
§ 15-12-27. Contract counsel system - Procedures mandatory.
§ 15-12-28. Contract counsel system - Records, reports, and attorney-client communications.
§ 15-12-29. Contract counsel system - Construction of sections.
Article 3. Public Defenders.
§ 15-12-40. Establishment of public defender office; selection and appointment of attorneys.
§ 15-12-41. Term of office; removal; requirement of service.
§ 15-12-42. Powers and duties.
§ 15-12-43. Compensation and expenses.
§ 15-12-44. Recordkeeping; confidentiality of attorney-client communications.
§ 15-12-45. Approval of expenditures, salaries, etc.; employment of assistants, investigators, etc.
§ 15-12-46. Applicability of article to establishment of appointed counsel or contract counsel systems, etc.