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2006 SESSION

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SB 562 Indigent Defense Commission; powers and duties.

Introduced by: Kenneth W. Stolle | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Indigent Defense Commission.  States the Commission's authority and the duties that can be delegated to the executive director. The Commission is required to adopt rules and procedures for the conduct of its business and to ensure that the executive director complies with all Commission and statutory directives. The membership of the Commission is increased from 12 to 14, with the additional members appointed by the General Assembly. This bill is identical to HB 844.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Indigent Defense Commission. States the Commission's authority and the duties that can be delegated to the executive director. The Commission is required to adopt rules and procedures for the conduct of its business and to ensure that the executive director complies with all Commission and statutory directives. The membership of the Commission is increased from 12 to 14, with the additional members appointed by the General Assembly.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Indigent Defense Commission. Provides that the Commission is in the judicial branch of government and requires the Commission to adopt rules and procedures for the conduct of its business and to ensure that the executive director complies with all Commission and statutory directives.