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                                  TITLE  19
                              CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
                                  CHAPTER 8
                      EXAMINATION OF CASE AND DISCHARGE
                           OR COMMITMENT OF ACCUSED
    19-851.  RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL -- DEFINITIONS. In this act,
the term:
    (a)  "Detain" means to have in custody or otherwise deprive of freedom of
action;
    (b)  "Expenses," when used with reference to representation under this
act, includes the expenses of investigation, other preparation, and trial;
    (c)  "Needy person" means a person who, at the time his need is
determined, is unable to provide for the full payment of an attorney and all
other necessary expenses of representation;
    (d)  "Serious crime" includes:
    (1)  a felony;
    (2)  any misdemeanor or offense the penalty for which, excluding
    imprisonment for nonpayment of a fine, includes the possibility of
    confinement.