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Committee restores state authority to pursue indigent defense cost recovery in HB 611
Summary
The Judiciary Committee voted 10-8 to advance an amended HB 611 that would restore the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to seek repayment for costs of court‑appointed counsel and revert the law to its pre‑2020 approach; debate centered on fairness to indigent defendants and state fiscal practices.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-8 to recommend passage of an amended House Bill 611, an action that would restore the Office of Cost Containment's ability to investigate and pursue repayment for costs associated with court‑appointed counsel in certain cases.
Chairman Lynn introduced a "replace all" amendment that would return RSA 604‑A:9 to its pre‑2020 form, restoring the Office of Cost Containment's authority to seek recoupment when a defendant has the ability to…
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