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IA HF243

IA HF243
A bill for an act relating to fees for attorneys appointed to provide indigent defense.

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill relates to fees for attorneys appointed to provide indigent defense. The bill increases the rates paid to attorneys appointed by the court to represent an indigent person. For an attorney representing a defendant in a case involving a class “A” felony, the rate is increased from $86 per hour to $126 per hour. For attorneys representing a defendant in a case involving a class “B” felony, the rate is increased from $81 per hour to $121 per hour. All other cases are increased from $76 per hour to $116 per hour.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the compensation rates for attorneys appointed to provide indigent defense services in Iowa, specifically updating the hourly rates for legal representation across different types of criminal cases. The bill increases the hourly rate for attorneys representing clients in class "A" felonies from $86 to $126, for class "B" felonies from $81 to $121, and for all other types of cases from $76 to $116, effective July 1, 2025. These changes are designed to provide more competitive compensation for attorneys who are assigned to represent defendants who cannot afford to hire their own legal counsel, which is an important part of ensuring fair access to legal representation in the criminal justice system. By increasing these rates, the bill aims to support indigent defense attorneys and potentially attract more qualified lawyers to take on court-appointed cases.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 258. (on 02/06/2025)

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