What Is the Public Defender System

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the public defender system?

• A) A system where the judge appoints a private lawyer selected from a list of attorneys.
• B) A system consisting of public or nonprofit organizations with staff that provide defense services.
• C) A system under which private attorneys from law firms or local bar associations contact to provide defense services.
• D) A system where an attorney is assigned to the different stages of the criminal process.

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