Criminal Procedure: Public Defenders.

AI Summary

The bill aims to improve the quality of legal representation for individuals who cannot afford an attorney by enhancing the training and resources available to public defenders. It proposes provisions such as increasing funding for public defense services, establishing standards for caseloads, and promoting diversity in the legal profession. The bill seeks to ensure that all individuals have access to competent legal counsel and fair treatment within the criminal justice system.

• 2023-02-16: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-17: From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

• 2023-03-02: Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

• 2023-03-16: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

• 2023-04-17: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.

• 2023-04-18: Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

• 2023-04-18: Measure version as amended on April 17 corrected.

• 2023-04-25: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 25).

• 2023-04-26: Read second time and amended.

• 2023-04-27: Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

• 2023-05-10: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

• 2023-05-18: In committee: Held under submission.

• 2024-01-31: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

• 2024-02-01: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.