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Digest
HB 5072 modifies the appointment of legal counsel for indigent defendants in capital felony cases. It specifies that if the death penalty cannot be sought due to a ruling by a state or federal court, the standards for appointing counsel will align with those used for first-degree felony cases rather than death penalty cases. It also expands the local selection committee responsible for maintaining attorney qualification lists, increasing its membership and revising attorney eligibility standards​.
Author (1)
Ann Johnson
Contact the Author
Rep. Ann Johnson
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0389
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.718
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