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WV HB4405
WV HB4405Expanding the reasons that an executive director may create, merge, or dissolve a public defender corporation
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of a second public defender corporation when a public defender corporation employs six or more assistant public defenders inclusive of the chief public defender.
AI Summary
This bill expands the reasons an executive director can create, merge, or dissolve a public defender corporation, which are organizations that provide legal representation to individuals who cannot afford an attorney. Specifically, it mandates the creation of a second public defender corporation within a judicial circuit when an existing one employs six or more assistant public defenders, including the chief public defender, to ensure better availability and quality of legal services and to manage caseloads effectively. The new corporation will initially be governed by the same board of directors as the existing one.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4405&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Public Defender Services | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=951921922 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4405%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4405 |
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