SB 1148 – Repeals provisions relating to the caseload of public defenders

• Sponsor: Roberts
• LR Number: 3027S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 1/25/2024 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S232
• Effective Date: August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SB 1148 - Under current law, a judge can order that a case be placed on a waiting list for defender services if the judge determines the public defender will be unable to provide effective assistance of counsel due to caseload issues.

This act repeals that provision.

This act is identical to SB 640 (2023).

MARY GRACE PRINGLE

Amendments

No Amendments Found.