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DE SCR18
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Enrolled
3/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Townsend
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 18 as National Public Defense Day, commemorating the 58th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
- Acknowledges that Gideon v. Wainwright established the Sixth Amendment right to counsel for all individuals, including those who cannot afford an attorney
- Commends the Office of Defense Services for its mission to defend constitutional rights and fight injustice, including successfully arguing Rauf v. Delaware which ruled Delaware's death penalty unconstitutional
- Notes that Delaware established the Office of Defense Services in 2015 through Senate Bill 47 to provide legal representation to indigent adults facing jail time and all juveniles in criminal and delinquency matters
Legislative Description
Recognizing March 18 As National Public Defense Day.
Last Action
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
3/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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