Louisiana HB1005 establishes the office of the state public defender within the executive branch to oversee a statewide public defender system.

Louisiana HB1005 creates the office of the state public defender as a state agency within the executive branch to supervise, administer, and deliver uniform public defender services across all courts in the state. The bill outlines the appointment process for the state public defender, who is appointed by the governor subject to Senate confirmation, and establishes the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board to provide supervision and oversight.

Louisiana HB1005 establishes the office of the state public defender within the executive branch to oversee a statewide public defender system.

Louisiana HB1005 creates the office of the state public defender as a state agency within the executive branch to supervise, administer, and deliver uniform public defender services across all courts in the state. The bill outlines the appointment process for the state public defender, who is appointed by the governor subject to Senate confirmation, and establishes the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board to provide supervision and oversight.