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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