29-3915. Persons entitled to representation.
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The following persons who are financially unable to obtain counsel shall be entitled to be represented by a judicial district public defender:
(1)A person charged with a felony, including appeals from convictions for a felony;
(2)A person pursuing a postconviction proceeding under sections 29-3001 to 29-3004 after conviction of a felony, when the public defender after investigation concludes that there may be merit to such a proceeding or when the court in which such proceeding is pending directs the public defender to represent the person;
(3)A minor brought before the juvenile court when neither the minor nor his or her parent or guardian is able to afford counsel; and
(4)A person against whom a petition has been filed with a mental health board as provided in sections 71-945 to 71-947 .