MO SB91

Extends the deadline for implementing a plan to establish public defender district offices aligned with judicial circuit boundaries from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2021

Clarifies that the director may delegate legal representation only to "eligible" persons rather than "any" person, ensuring services go to those who qualify under indigency requirements

Removes the $150,000 cap on the Legal Defense and Defender Fund balance that can be carried over between appropriation periods, allowing the full unexpended balance to roll forward

Eliminates the requirement for the Commission on Judicial Resources to study and report recommendations on office space provision and payment for public defenders

Allows disputes between counties/cities and the state public defender regarding office space and utilities to be submitted to the judicial finance commission