Establishes the state public defender's pilot project as a permanent program to implement innovative child welfare legal representation.

The bill establishes the state public defender's pilot project as a permanent program known as the project to preserve families. The state public defender may implement this program in up to 16 counties throughout the state. The program aims to achieve positive outcomes for families, reduce trauma to young children, and deliver financial benefits to families and their communities. The state public defender may adopt rules to administer the program and may appoint an attorney to represent an indigent person prior to formal proceedings if deemed appropriate.

Establishes the state public defender's pilot project as a permanent program to implement innovative child welfare legal representation.

The bill establishes the state public defender's pilot project as a permanent program known as the project to preserve families. The state public defender may implement this program in up to 16 counties throughout the state. The program aims to achieve positive outcomes for families, reduce trauma to young children, and deliver financial benefits to families and their communities. The state public defender may adopt rules to administer the program and may appoint an attorney to represent an indigent person prior to formal proceedings if deemed appropriate.