As Amended
SEC. 25-32-11. Duties; free access to accused.
The duties of the public defender shall include the investigation of charges against the defendant and all facts surrounding the same, and shall include courtroom and appellate appearances on behalf of the defendant in all cases originating in state and county courts. The public defender shall have free access to the accused who shall have process to compel the attendance of witnesses in his favor.
SOURCES: Laws, 1979, ch. 509, Sec. 6, eff from and after October 1, 1979.