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Senate moves to expand Indigent Defense Commission to cover juvenile courts; debate centers on funding and capacity
Summary
Senate Bill 134 would expand the Indigent Defense Commission to include juvenile court representation and add staff; sponsor said the change addresses shortfalls in effective counsel, while some senators urged caution pending county buy‑in and additional funding.
Senate Bill 134, presented by Senator Weiler, is a combined cleanup and expansion of the Indigent Defense Commission. The substitute expands the commission’s scope to also consider juvenile‑court needs, adds two commission members with juvenile expertise and proposes a dedicated staff position to focus on juvenile representation.
On the floor, Senator Weiler described sustained study of…
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