29-3915. Persons entitled to representation.The following persons who are financially unable to obtain counsel shall be entitled to be represented by a judicial district public defender:(1) A person charged with a felony, including appeals from convictions for a felony;(2) A person pursuing a postconviction proceeding under sections 29-3001 to 29-3004 after conviction of a felony, when the public defender after investigation concludes that there may be merit to such a proceeding or when the court in which such proceeding is pending directs the public defender to represent the person;(3) A minor brought before the juvenile court when neither the minor nor his or her parent or guardian is able to afford counsel; and(4) A person against whom a petition has been filed with a mental health board as provided in sections 71-945 to 71-947.Source Laws 1969, c. 234, § 7, p. 865; R.S.1943, (1989), § 29-1805.07; Laws 1990, LB 822, § 33; Laws 1991, LB 830, § 29; Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 89. Cross References Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, see section 71-901.
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