SB 640
Repeals provisions relating to the caseload of public defenders
Sponsor:
LR Number:
2523S.01I
Committee:
Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action:
4/3/2023 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Journal Page:
S885
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2023

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).

MARY GRACE PRINGLE

Amendments

No Amendments Found.