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ID H0192

ID H0192
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish a restructured public defense system in this state consisting of the State Board of Public Defense, the Office of the State Chief Public Defender, the District Offices of Public Defense, and the Judicial District Oversight Boards.


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Introduced
02/16/2021
In Committee
02/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

PUBLIC DEFENSE -- Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish a restructured public defense system in this state consisting of the State Board of Public Defense, the Office of the State Chief Public Defender, the District Offices of Public Defense, and the Judicial District Oversight Boards.

AI Summary

This bill amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish a restructured public defense system in this state consisting of the State Board of Public Defense, the Office of the State Chief Public Defender, the District Offices of Public Defense, and the Judicial District Oversight Boards. The bill increases the membership of the State Board of Public Defense, establishes new district and oversight offices, and transfers certain duties from counties to the state-level entities. The bill also modifies provisions related to the State Chief Public Defender, including their powers and duties, and makes corresponding changes to related laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration (on 02/17/2021)

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