New York S00862 sets limits on the number of cases a public defender can handle in a year.

New York S00862 amends the executive law to establish numerical caseload standards for public defenders. It mandates that public defenders cannot be assigned more than 367 misdemeanors or 138 felonies annually, with each felony counting as 2.66 misdemeanors in mixed caseloads. The bill aims to ensure that public defenders can provide adequate representation in criminal cases for those unable to afford counsel. The changes will take effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S00862 sets limits on the number of cases a public defender can handle in a year.

New York S00862 amends the executive law to establish numerical caseload standards for public defenders. It mandates that public defenders cannot be assigned more than 367 misdemeanors or 138 felonies annually, with each felony counting as 2.66 misdemeanors in mixed caseloads. The bill aims to ensure that public defenders can provide adequate representation in criminal cases for those unable to afford counsel. The changes will take effect immediately upon enactment.