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FL H0067
Bill
Status
Passed
5/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Juan Fernandez-Barquin
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 27.51, Florida Statutes, to prohibit courts from appointing a public defender to represent a defendant who has already retained private counsel simultaneously on the same case
- Retains the existing prohibition against appointing a public defender to represent any person who is not indigent, even on a temporary basis
- Preserves the court's authority to appoint private counsel in capital cases as provided under Sections 27.40 and 27.5303, Florida Statutes
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Public Defender Duties
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-18
5/11/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules4/7/2021
Judiciary3/8/2021
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee2/17/2021
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/15/2021
Full Bill Text
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