As used in the Indigent Defense Act: A. 'detain' means to have in custody or otherwise deprive of freedom of action; B. 'expenses', when used with reference to representation, includes the expenses of investigation, other preparation and trial; C. 'needy person' means a person who, at the time his need is determined by the court, is unable, without undue hardship, to provide for all or a part of the expenses of legal representation from available present income and assets; and D. 'serious crime' includes a felony and any misdemeanor or offense which carries a possible penalty of confinement for more than six months. History: 1953 Comp., § 41-22-2, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 59; 1973, ch. 210, § 1.
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