For the purposes of this part, an “indigent person” is one who does not possess sufficient means to pay reasonable compensation for the services of a competent attorney:
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Part 1 - District Public Defenders and Investigators
§ 8-14-101. Indigent Person — Defined
§ 8-14-108. Personnel — State Employees
§ 8-14-109. Immunity of State and Personnel of Public Defender's Office
§ 8-14-110. Twentieth and Thirtieth Judicial Districts — State Funding
§ 8-14-111. Special Personnel for Expedition of Post-Conviction Proceedings in Capital Cases