Relating To Policies And Standards For Providing Legal Representation To Indigent Defendants In Certain Capital Felony Cases.

AI Summary

The bill pertains to establishing policies and standards for offering legal representation to financially disadvantaged defendants in specific capital felony cases. It aims to ensure that individuals who cannot afford legal counsel receive adequate representation in such serious criminal cases. The main provisions likely include guidelines for appointing qualified attorneys, ensuring fair trials, and safeguarding the rights of indigent defendants facing capital charges. This bill could have a significant impact on improving the quality of legal defense provided to economically disadvantaged individuals involved in serious criminal proceedings, thereby promoting fairness and justice within the legal system.

• 2023-01-03: Filed

• 2023-03-02: Read first time

• 2023-03-02: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

• 2023-04-11: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

• 2023-04-11: Considered in public hearing

• 2023-04-11: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

• 2023-04-11: Left pending in committee

• 2023-04-17: Considered in formal meeting

• 2023-04-17: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

• 2023-04-25: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

• 2023-04-25: Committee report distributed

• 2023-04-26: Committee report sent to Calendars

• 2023-05-08: Considered in Calendars

• 2023-05-10: Placed on General State Calendar

• 2023-05-11: Read 2nd time

• 2023-05-11: Passed to engrossment

• 2023-05-12: Read 3rd time

• 2023-05-12: Passed

• 2023-05-12: Record vote RV#1616

• 2023-05-12: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

• 2023-05-12: Reported engrossed

• 2023-05-15: Received from the House

• 2023-05-16: Read first time

• 2023-05-16: Referred to State Affairs