19-851 RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL -- DEFINITIONS.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 8
EXAMINATION OF CASE AND DISCHARGE OR COMMITMENT OF ACCUSED
19-851. Right to representation by counsel -- Definitions. In this act, the term:
(a) "Detain" means to have in custody or otherwise deprive of freedom of action;
(b) "Expenses," when used with reference to representation under this act, includes the expenses of investigation, other preparation, and trial;
(c) "Needy person" means a person who, at the time his need is determined, is unable to provide for the full payment of an attorney and all other necessary expenses of representation;
(d) "Serious crime" includes:
(1) a felony;
(2) any misdemeanor or offense the penalty for which, excluding imprisonment for nonpayment of a fine, includes the possibility of confinement.