HB 14-1023 Summary

• The state public defender must hire social workers to assist in defending juvenile defendants.

• Appropriates $455,983 and 8.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to the office of the state public defender for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014.

• Funding breakdown includes $410,759 and 8.0 FTE for personal services, $7,600 for operating and travel expenses, and $37,624 for capital outlay.

• Decreases the general fund appropriation to the controlled maintenance trust fund by $455,983 to offset implementation costs.

• Designated as emergency legislation necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.