Hawaii SB263 increases compensation rates for court-appointed counsel in various cases.

Hawaii SB263 amends the compensation rates for court-appointed counsel in different types of cases. It raises the hourly rate from $90 to $150 and adjusts the maximum allowable fees for various proceedings. For instance, the maximum fee for felony cases increases from $6,000 to $12,000, and for misdemeanor cases with jury trials, it rises from $3,000 to $6,000. The bill also appropriates $2,890,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support these changes. The new rates take effect on July 1, 2025.

Hawaii SB263 increases compensation rates for court-appointed counsel in various cases.

Hawaii SB263 amends the compensation rates for court-appointed counsel in different types of cases. It raises the hourly rate from $90 to $150 and adjusts the maximum allowable fees for various proceedings. For instance, the maximum fee for felony cases increases from $6,000 to $12,000, and for misdemeanor cases with jury trials, it rises from $3,000 to $6,000. The bill also appropriates $2,890,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support these changes. The new rates take effect on July 1, 2025.