Section 977.01. Definitions.  


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  • In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
    (1)  “Board" means the public defender board.
    (2)  “Public assistance" means relief provided by counties under s. 59.53 (21) , Wisconsin works under ss. 49.141 to 49.161 , medical assistance under subch. IV of ch. 49 , low-income energy assistance under s. 16.27 , weatherization assistance under s. 16.26 , and the food stamp program under 7 USC 2011 to 2029 .