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U.S. State Codes
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Mississippi
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Title 25 - Public Officers ...
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Chapter 32 - Public Defenders
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In General
In General
§ 25-32-1. Establishment of office by board of supervisors
§ 25-32-3. Circuit judge shall appoint public defender for county; assistant public defender
§ 25-32-5. Compensation; private practice of law
§ 25-32-7. Office and office expenses; payment of compensation and expenses
§ 25-32-9. Affidavit of indigency; statement of assets; representation of persons in need of mental treatment
§ 25-32-11. Duties; free access to accused
§ 25-32-13. Appointment of counsel by court in conflict of interest cases; appointment of additional counsel where necessary
§ 25-32-15. Termination of office
§ 25-32-17. Compensation, staff, office space, and secretarial assistance not to be reduced; authority to increase
§ 25-32-19. Obtaining financial, professional, investigatory, research, or other assistance