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Senate approves bill revising state public defense code, clarifying facilities, contracts and transition plan
Summary
Senate Bill 11‑81, revising Idaho's public defense code after the state takeover of indigent defense, passed the Senate March 24 after sponsors said the bill reflects a multi‑party compromise.
Senate Bill 11‑81, a revision of the state's public defense code, passed the Idaho Senate on March 24 after sponsors described it as the product of a collaborative process among the governor's office, state public defenders, counties and legislative stakeholders.
What it does: Sponsor Sen. Grant Leahy (Senator Grant Leahy) said the bill requires the state public defender office to provide a transition plan in the 2027 budget year for facilities currently provided by counties,…
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