Iowa Code § 13B.1 Definitions

• Library: Iowa Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through bills signed by governor as of 7/14/23
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Iowa Code § 13B.1

As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Appointed attorney" means an attorney appointed by the court and compensated by the state to represent an indigent defendant.

2. "Claimant" means an attorney or other person seeking reimbursement of costs or fees payable from the appropriations under section 815.11.

3. "Department" means the department of inspections and appeals.

4. "Financial statement" means a full written disclosure of all assets, liabilities, current income, dependents, and other information required to determine if a client qualifies for legal assistance by an appointed attorney.