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Public Defense Commission report finds capacity shortfalls; committee directs scheduling of $22.1 million
Summary
A Public Defense Commission report found provider capacity issues and recommended release of $22,100,000 in general fund; the committee acknowledged the report and directed the Department of Administrative Services to schedule the funds and return with an update in 2027. Lawmakers warned a recent Oregon Supreme Court ruling could force dismissals if defendants lack counsel.
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means acknowledged a Public Defense Commission report that examined public defense attorney capacity and recommended scheduling $22,100,000 in general fund previously held by the Department of Administrative Services.
Senator Manning (S2) presented the report, saying the commission compared budgeted versus actual capacity for contract providers and state employees using a two‑month snapshot from the current contract period. "The report concludes…
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