An Assigned Counsel System Is

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Multiple Choice

An assigned counsel system is

• A)a certification by a public prosecutor that there is evidence to justify bringing named individuals to trial.
• B)a formal written statement from a grand jury charging an individual with an offense; also called a true bill.
• C)an arrangement whereby the judge assigns a member of the bar to provide counsel to a particular defendant.
• D)to serve the public good; a term used to describe work that lawyers (or other professionals) do for which they receive no fees.
• E)an arrangement whereby public officials are hired to provide legal assistance to people accused of crimes who are unable to hire their own attorneys.

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Definitions:

Formal Network

A structured system of communication channels established within an organization to facilitate the flow of information.

Information Exchange

The process of sharing or transferring information between people, organizations, or systems.

Personal Communication Network

A system or network facilitating communication between individuals, typically through telephones or the internet.

New Media

Digital forms of communication, including the internet, social media, and mobile apps, that have emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.