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Committee backs funding for statewide immigration liaison at Public Defender's office
House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs · February 14, 2026
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Summary
The committee recommended HB 2600 to appropriate a full‑time Deputy Public Defender 3 position to serve as an immigration and constitutional law liaison for the statewide Office of the Public Defender, citing heavy caseloads and the need for specialized counsel; multiple stakeholders urged passage.
House Bill 2600 would appropriate funds for a full‑time equivalent Deputy Public Defender 3 position to serve statewide as an immigration liaison and to advise on constitutional issues. The Office of the Public Defender told the committee it handled…
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