Chapter 16. Public Defender Service. § 2–1601. Redesignation of Legal Aid Agency as Public Defender Service. § 2–1602. Persons who may be represented; appointment of private attorneys; determination of financial eligibility. § 2–1603. Board of Trustees. § 2–1604. Director and Deputy Director; appointment; duties; membership in bar required. § 2–1605. Employment of attorneys and other personnel; compensation; private practice by attorneys not permitted. § 2–1606. Annual report and audit. § 2–1607. Appropriation; public grants and private contributions. § 2–1608. Transition provisions.