SB 640 - Roberts, Steven
Repeals provisions relating to the caseload of public defenders
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2523S.01I
Title
SB 640
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2023
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 640 - 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 provisions in the perfected SS/SB 245 (2023).
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