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SB-1117 State Public Defender: grants.(2021-2022)

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Date Published: 09/28/2022 02:00 PM
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Senate Bill No. 1117
CHAPTER 615

An act to add Section 15421.1 to the Government Code, relating to state government.

[ Approved by Governor  September 27, 2022. Filed with Secretary of State  September 27, 2022. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 1117, Becker. State Public Defender: grants.
Existing law requires the Governor to appoint a State Public Defender, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The primary responsibilities of the State Public Defender are to represent those persons who are entitled to representation at public expense in specified proceedings and to provide assistance and training to specified attorneys. The State Public Defender, among other things, is authorized to represent any person who is not financially able to employ counsel in specified matters and to appear as a friend of the court, as specified.
This bill would authorize the State Public Defender to administer and award grants to improve indigent defense services.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: YES   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Section 15421.1 is added to the Government Code, to read:

15421.1.
 The State Public Defender is authorized to administer and award grants to improve indigent defense services.