SB 1109 - Bill Information - Missouri Senate

SB 1109 - Roberts, Steven

Repeals provisions relating to the caseload of public defenders

Sponsor

Roberts, Steven

LR Number

5073S.01I

Title

SB 1109

House Handler

N/A

Journal Page

S188

Effective Date

August 28, 2026

Committee

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Current Status

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

List of 2026 Senate Bills

No amendments available

SB 1109 - 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 340 (2025), SB 1148 (2024), and SB 640 (2023). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.