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House approves indigent defense commission with state funding after floor debate
Summary
The Utah House passed fifth substitute SB155 to create a statewide indigent defense commission and fund grants to counties and defense services, citing uneven local spending and limited defense resources; the measure passed 74-1 and includes one-time and ongoing appropriations.
The Utah House on March 9 passed fifth substitute SB155, creating a state indigent defense commission and a commissioner to oversee county indigent defense services and provide grants to offset costs such as expert witnesses.
Representative McKay, the House sponsor, told colleagues the measure responds to disparities in funding and representation across counties. McKay said the state’s…
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