HB102

Revise laws related to public defenders for clarity

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Montana HB102 revises laws related to the public defender system for clarity.

Montana HB102 revises laws related to the public defender system for clarity. It establishes a statewide public defender system supervised by a director, who must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the state. The director's duties include establishing standards for public defender services, managing caseloads, and ensuring fair and consistent representation. The bill creates distinct divisions for conflict and nonconflict cases, with specific duties for division administrators.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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9 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor