Establishes an immigration unit within the Office of the Public Defender to assist noncitizens in the criminal justice system.
This bill creates an immigration unit within the Office of the Public Defender to provide legal representation and assistance to indigent noncitizens on immigration-related matters. The unit will assist noncitizens involved in the criminal justice system, including those in state, county, or private psychiatric institutions, and noncitizen youth involved in the juvenile delinquency system. The unit aims to help these individuals navigate immigration issues during and resulting from court proceedings.
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