OK HB2478

Appropriates funds to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, with specific budget categories for Trial Services, Appellate Services, General Operations, Non-Capital Contracts, Regional Offices, and Forensic Testing.

Establishes budgetary limitations on full-time-equivalent employees and expenditures (excluding capital and special projects) for FY-11, with the Executive Director's salary capped at a specified amount.

Allows appropriated funds (excluding capital outlay) to be budgeted for either FY-11 or FY-12, with specific encumbrance and expiration deadlines (November 15 of each year).

Requires the agency to develop outcome-based performance measures for each budget category.

Becomes effective July 1, 2010, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval.