Establishes a loan repayment program for attorneys employed as court-appointed counsel in Ohio.

The bill creates the court-appointed public defender loan repayment program, administered by the state public defender. It aims to repay up to $50,000 of educational loans for attorneys who commit to serving as court-appointed counsel. Eligible individuals must be admitted to the practice of law in Ohio, not enrolled in other loan repayment programs, and have made timely loan payments. The program is funded by donations, gifts, or bequests and other sources. The state public defender will adopt necessary rules for program implementation.

Establishes a loan repayment program for attorneys employed as court-appointed counsel in Ohio.

The bill creates the court-appointed public defender loan repayment program, administered by the state public defender. It aims to repay up to $50,000 of educational loans for attorneys who commit to serving as court-appointed counsel. Eligible individuals must be admitted to the practice of law in Ohio, not enrolled in other loan repayment programs, and have made timely loan payments. The program is funded by donations, gifts, or bequests and other sources. The state public defender will adopt necessary rules for program implementation.