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JFAC approves multiple supplementals and enhancements for State Public Defender, including rate increase for contract attorneys
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved several supplemental and enhancement budget items for the Office of the State Public Defender, including temporary increases to contracted-attorney pay and additional staffing.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 24 approved multiple supplemental appropriations and a larger fiscal‑year 2026 enhancement package for the Office of the State Public Defender, moves that follow recent court guidance and legislative work on public defense operations.
Christopher Lahoset, a Legislative Services Office analyst, walked members through supplementals affecting the office. Representative Manwaring moved and the committee approved a $2,500,000 one-time alignment to the Child Protective Act appropriation from the Public Defense Fund to match cash transfers authorized under Idaho Code (transcript cited section 57 8 11). The motion passed on a…
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