### Question
How is the "legal representation" defined?


### Answer
The term **legal representation** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14163* as follows -

> legal counsel and investigative, expert, and other services necessary for competent representation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14163*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER IX-STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT > Part E-Improving the Quality of Representation in State Capital Cases**

