Bill > S1388

This bill appropriates funds to the State Appellate Public Defender for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Specifically, it provides $3.55 million in total funding, including $2.87 million for personnel costs, $603,500 for operating expenditures, and $73,100 for capital outlay. The bill also authorizes the State Appellate Public Defender to have up to 25 full-time equivalent positions during this period. Additionally, the bill sets aside funding for outside counsel costs for noncapital appeals and costs directly related to the provision of representation in capital cases. Finally, the bill requires a minimum of $164,900 to be used for salary and benefits increases for State Appellate Public Defenders, and it mandates the State Appellate Public Defender to report to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on the use of these funds.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Finance Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/S1388/