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CT SB01230

CT SB01230
An Act Expanding Access To Public Defender Services.


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Introduced
03/16/2023
In Committee
05/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/07/2023

Introduced Session

2023 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To expand access to public defender services.

AI Summary

This bill expands access to public defender services by redefining the term "indigent defendant" to include individuals whose income is 250% or less of the federal poverty level. The bill requires the Commission on Public Defender Services to establish and publish guidelines for determining whether a person qualifies as an indigent defendant and is therefore eligible for public defender services. The changes made by this bill will take effect on October 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary Committee (Joint)

Last Action

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (on 05/02/2023)

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