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GA HB940
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Ramsey
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AI Summary
- When the Georgia capital defender division has a conflict of interest in a capital case, the director of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council appoints and establishes contractual agreements with outside counsel, utilizing flat fee structures when feasible
- State funds cover the first $150,000 in attorney's fees and expenses per death penalty case; costs between $150,000.01 and $250,000 are split 75% state / 25% county; costs exceeding $250,000 are split 50% state / 50% county
- Adds a new requirement that the council may not pay any state funds for defense attorney's fees or expenses unless the invoice has been reviewed and approved in writing by the judge assigned to the case prior to submission to the council
- Judges are granted discretion to require periodic submission of interim invoices from defense attorneys in capital cases
- A maximum of two attorneys per case may be paid by the council, and county governing authorities may provide supplemental compensation to appointed counsel
Legislative Description
Georgia Public Defender Standards Council; pay attorney in event of conflict of interest in capital cases; change certain provisions
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/26/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/7/2012
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/9/2012
Full Bill Text
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