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Rh “excluded offence” has the meaning given by section 8(2);

“Grant of Aid” means a document issued under section 12 or 20 stating that criminal defence aid is granted to an individual (whether on a provisional basis or otherwise);

“minor” means an individual who is below 21 years of age;

“permanent resident” means any individual who is not subject to any restrictions as to his or her period of residence in Singapore imposed under any written law relating to immigration for the time being in force in Singapore;

“proceedings” means any proceedings mentioned in section 8(1) or 12(8) in respect of which a Grant of Aid may be or is issued;

“public defender” means a public officer or any other individual appointed under section 3(6);

“solicitor” means an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court.

(2) For the purposes of this Act, a guardian of a minor is—
 * (a) a parent (whether biological or adoptive) of the minor;
 * (b) an individual who, not being a parent of the minor, is lawfully appointed by deed or will or by an order of a competent court to be the guardian of the minor; or
 * (c) any other individual whom the Chief Public Defender has reasonable grounds to believe—
 * (i) has for the time being the charge, custody, or care and control, of the minor; or
 * (ii) is for the time being making financial provision for the support of the minor.