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defendant

defendant (di-fen-d[schwa]nt). A person sued in a civil proceeding or accused in a criminal proceeding. — Abbr. D. Cf. PLAINTIFF. John Doe defendant. An anonymous defendant labeled “John Doe” because the plaintiff does not, at the time of filing suit, know the person’s name. • John Doe defendants are common in several situations, such as

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indigent defendant

indigent defendant. A person who is too poor to hire a lawyer and who, upon indictment, becomes eligible to receive aid from a court-appointed attorney and a waiver of court costs. See IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Cf. PAUPER. [Cases: Costs 301.1; Criminal Law 641.6(3). C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 279–280, 298–299, 301, 303.]

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