ID S1181

Requires the Office of the State Public Defender to submit a facilities transition plan by fiscal year 2027 for moving from county-provided to state-owned or state-leased facilities between July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2029

Replaces the requirement to implement American Bar Association caseload standards with Idaho-specific standards developed collaboratively with district public defenders, considering factors like case complexity, support services, and travel

Shifts payment responsibility for criminal appeal transcripts for indigent defendants from county treasuries to the state public defender

Limits appointed counsel in termination of parental rights cases to situations where representation is "constitutionally required," rather than providing counsel automatically upon request

Removes transitional provisions related to the October 2024 transfer of indigent defense from counties to the state, including the volunteer transition advisory board, while maintaining the requirement that counties provide office space until July 2029