SR 105 (LSB 5490XS (2) 85)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 105

BY  McCOY

A Resolution requesting the legislative council to establish a legislative interim committee on indigent defense for the 2014 legislative interim.

   WHEREAS, there has not been a recent comprehensive legislative review of the indigent defense system in this state; and
   WHEREAS, a review of the entire indigent defense system should be conducted in order to maintain and enhance the goals of achieving high-quality legal representation in the most cost-effective and efficient manner; and
   WHEREAS, the review of the indigent defense system should include but is not limited to a review of attorney qualifications and caseload, indigent eligibility, funding, training, the organizational structure of the state public defender, and the disbursement of resources throughout the state; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the legislative council is requested to establish a legislative interim study committee on indigent defense for the 2014 legislative interim to review the indigent defense system in this state and to make recommendations and to file a final report with the general assembly.