Iowa Code Title I. State Sovereignty and Management [Chs. 1-38D] § 13B.1. Definitions

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, appeals, and licensing.

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.

5. “State public defender” means the state public defender appointed pursuant to this chapter.