SB116 Summary

• Allows trial courts or the Director of Indigent Defense Services to waive the $4,000 maximum fee for appointed counsel in Class A felony cases for good cause shown.

• Requires courts that grant a waiver to enter a written order specifying the factors considered in making the determination.

• Requires the Director to submit a written memo to the state Finance Director explaining the factors considered for any waiver granted by the director.

• Establishes an absolute cap of $8,000 on total fees for Class A felony cases, even when the $4,000 maximum is waived.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.