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SECTION 10-9.1-5

§ 10-9.1-5 Representation for indigentapplicants. – An applicant who is indigent shall be entitled to be represented by the publicdefender. If the public defender is excused from representing the applicantbecause of a conflict of interest or is otherwise unable to providerepresentation, the court shall assign counsel to represent the applicant. Anindigent applicant is entitled, to the extent deemed appropriate by the court,to be provided with stenographic, printing, and other costs necessary toproceed under this chapter.

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SECTION 10-9.1-5

§ 10-9.1-5 Representation for indigentapplicants. – An applicant who is indigent shall be entitled to be represented by the publicdefender. If the public defender is excused from representing the applicantbecause of a conflict of interest or is otherwise unable to providerepresentation, the court shall assign counsel to represent the applicant. Anindigent applicant is entitled, to the extent deemed appropriate by the court,to be provided with stenographic, printing, and other costs necessary toproceed under this chapter.

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SECTION 10-9.1-5

§ 10-9.1-5 Representation for indigentapplicants. – An applicant who is indigent shall be entitled to be represented by the publicdefender. If the public defender is excused from representing the applicantbecause of a conflict of interest or is otherwise unable to providerepresentation, the court shall assign counsel to represent the applicant. Anindigent applicant is entitled, to the extent deemed appropriate by the court,to be provided with stenographic, printing, and other costs necessary toproceed under this chapter.