Section 7-16A-3 - Provisions by establishing board for office.
7-16A-3. Provisions by establishing board for office. If a board of county commissioners elects to establish an office of public defender it shall:
(1) Prescribe the qualifications of the public defender, the term of office and the rate of annual compensation; and
(2) Provide for the establishment, maintenance, and support of the office.
Source: SL 1978, ch 152, § 1.