Kentucky HB762 amends the criminal justice system by enhancing legal representation for indigent defendants and modifying the Department of Public.
Kentucky HB762 revises the criminal justice system by establishing the Department of Public Advocacy as an independent agency within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The bill mandates that courts appoint attorneys to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases, ensuring they receive the same legal representation as those who can afford it. It prohibits attorneys from accepting fees from indigent clients, except those provided by the Department of Public Advocacy.
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