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House approves Public Defense Commission budget with funding to address unrepresented-defendant backlog
Summary
The House passed House Bill 50 31, the budget for the Oregon Public Defense Commission, approving roughly $707.7 million in total funds and measures intended to address caseload and capacity issues for public defense including pilot programs and reporting requirements.
The Oregon House approved House Bill 50 31 on June 18, 2025, the budget bill for the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC), authorizing a total funds budget of about $707.7 million with $681 million from the general fund and authorizing approximately 180 positions.
Representative Evans presented the bill on the House floor, describing investments to address backlog and capacity problems in public defense. Key items cited included funding tied to the April 2025…
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