As used in the Indigent Defense Act [31-16-1 NMSA 1978]:
A. "detain" means to have in custody or otherwise deprive of freedom of action;
B. "expenses", when used with reference to representation, includes the expenses of investigation, other preparation and trial;
C. "needy person" means a person who, at the time his need is determined by the court, is unable, without undue hardship, to provide for all or a part of the expenses of legal representation from available present income and assets; and
D. "serious crime" includes a felony and any misdemeanor or offense which carries a possible penalty of confinement for more than six months.
History: 1953 Comp., § 41-22-2, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 69, § 59; 1973, ch. 210, § 1.