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SB 0032 - Indigent Defense Act Amendments

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Todd Weiler (R)
Last Action: 3/26/2019 - Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate Committee: Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice
House Committee: Judiciary
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation
This bill recodifies the Indigent Defense Act, consolidates and clarifies indigent defense definitions, ensures that those with a court-appointed attorney are provided with the legal resources needed for defense, provides a minor with representation in all juvenile proceedings, and allows a minor to waive representation only after consulting with counsel and special consideration of the court. 

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