### Question
What is the definition of public defender?


### Answer
The definition of **public defender** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 10671*:

> an attorney who—


(A) is continually licensed to practice law

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10671*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXXV-LOAN REPAYMENT FOR PROSECUTORS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS**

