Court appointed counsel for certain minors. Provides that courts are required to appoint counsel for eligible children with certain exceptions. Provides that a county may seek reimbursement up to 100% for expenditures related to attorney services for eligible children. Requires the commission on court appointed attorneys to: (1) establish certain guidelines for counties to be eligible for reimbursement from the public defense fund; and (2) make a report to the legislative council and budget committee not later than December 1, 2026, regarding the 100% reimbursement for attorney services provided to eligible children. Makes an appropriation.
Authored by Representative Olthoff | Coauthored by Representative Harris |
Title | Description | Date | View |
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Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #2: Introduced | 2025-01-17 | Click To View |
Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | 2025-01-14 | Click To View |
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2025-02-13 | House | Representative Harris added as coauthor |
2025-01-30 | House | Representative Harris removed as coauthor |
2025-01-27 | House | Representative Lauer added as coauthor |
2025-01-21 | House | First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary |
2025-01-21 | House | Authored by Representative Olthoff |
2025-01-21 | House | Coauthored by Representative Harris |