S.1181

Idaho S1181 revises provisions for the Office of the State Public Defender and indigent public defense, including transition plans and duties of the.

Idaho S1181 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Office of the State Public Defender and indigent public defense in Idaho. The bill outlines the powers and duties of the state public defender, including ensuring qualified staff, collaborating with district public defenders, and establishing uniform contracts for attorneys. It mandates the state public defender to appoint a volunteer transition advisory board to advise on the transition of public defense services.