The judges of the municipal criminal court of record shall hold such hearing as they deem necessary to determine if an individual is an indigent and entitled to representation at public expense. If an indigent represented by the municipal public defender or legal aid society seriously believes that he has just cause for an appeal, the attorney for said indigent shall specify those portions of the record essential for said appeal and the judge of the court may order a transcript prepared for such appeal at public expense. Laws 1977, c. 256, § 28-112, eff. July 1, 1978. d
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