2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 9

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: SB 78/01 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senator Green
Entitled:
Public Defender - Bail Review Hearings - Representation of Indigent Defendants

Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Defender to provide legal representation to indigent defendants during bail review hearings; requiring the Office of the Public Defender to submit specified reports; and making the Act contingent on the appropriation of specified funds.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
07/2
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Withdrawn
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
APPROPRIATIONS
BAIL
HEARINGS
INDIGENT PERSONS
LEGAL AID
PRETRIAL DETENTION OR RELEASE
REPORTS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27A Public Defender
( 4 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered