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Senate approves technical update to state public defender law
Summary
Senate Bill 11 81, a collaborative update to Idaho’s public defense statute following the state takeover of public defenders from counties, passed with broad support and a 34–1 vote. The bill clarifies responsibilities, reporting, facility transition timelines and standards of practice.
The Idaho Senate on March 24 passed Senate Bill 11 81, which updates state law governing the Idaho State Public Defender following the state’s assumption of public-defense responsibilities previously managed by counties.
Senator Lakey, sponsor of the measure, described the bill as the product of negotiations among the governor’s office, the state public defender, county officials and defense…
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