HB 2841

Abstract

Transfers Public Defense Services Commission from judicial to executive branch. Modifies appointment and removal process for and qualifications of commission members. Directs commission to designate liaison with office of public defense services and appoint director of juvenile services. Modifies duties of executive director of public defense services. Requires director to establish specific divisions within office of public defense services. Requires that trial division provide 25 percent of trial-level public defense services by January 1, 2030, and 35 percent by January 1, 2035. Directs commission and executive director of office of public defense services to report annually to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly on progress with implementing Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.