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Assigning a free lawyer to a juvenile who could not afford one.

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If you qualify for a court-appointed attorney, the judge may assign a lawyer known as a public defender to take your case.The duty of a public defender is to defend people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.

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a public defender would be issued as soon as juvenile is in custody

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