SB 340 – Repeals provisions relating to the caseload of public defenders

• Sponsor: Roberts
• LR Number: 0526S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 3/26/2025 - Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2025

Current Bill Summary

SB 340 - 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 1148 (2024) and SB 640 (2023).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Amendments

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