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SB 0139 - Georgia Public Defender Standards Council; transfer from judicial branch to executive branch

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Wiles,John 37th
Last Action: 5/11/2007 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
Senate Committee: JUDY
House Committee: JudyNC

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

Amend Chapter 12 of Title 17.  Relating to legal defense for indigents.  This bill would transfer the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council from the judicial branch of government to the executive branch.  

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