Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent persons by the court in certain cases

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2022
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2022
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 26, 2022
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   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2516
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2516 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2516 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the appointment of counsel for indigent persons by the court in certain cases. Current law provides that an indigent person is entitled to the appointment of one attorney in all cases, except that in class “A” felony cases the court may appoint two attorneys. The bill provides that in addition to cases involving class “A” felonies, the court may also appoint two attorneys when one of the court-appointed attorneys is an assistant state public defender from the wrongful convictions division of the office of the state public defender.

Changed since by amendment H-8126; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named February 8, 2022. On February 10, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Shannon Latham REmail
• Rep. Steven Holt REmail
• Rep. Brian Meyer DEmail

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