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DE SB172
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kyra Hoffner
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AI Summary
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Requires assistant attorneys (Assistant Public Defenders) appointed by the Chief Defender to receive compensation at least equal to that of Deputy Attorneys General, codifying pay parity between public defenders and prosecutors
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Extends the prohibition on private law practice for grandfathered salaried attorneys at the Office of Defense Services until May 28, 2025, after which all salaried attorneys are banned from outside legal work
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Aligns Delaware law with the American Bar Association's Ten Principles of a Public Defense Delivery System, which calls for equal compensation between public defenders and prosecutors
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Maintains existing provisions allowing the Chief Defender to appoint assistant attorneys, clerks, investigators, and other staff as needed to carry out office responsibilities
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Office Of Defense Services.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
6/5/2025