“federal public defender organization”

This page presents an official legal definition of “federal public defender organization” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

As provided for in the Criminal Justice Act, an organization established within a federal judicial circuit to represent criminal defendants who cannot afford an adequate defense. Each organization is supervised by a federal public defender appointed by the court of appeals for the circuit.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (United States Courts)