OR HB2734

Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) authorized to contract for public defense services with nonprofit public defense organizations, entities that subcontract with other providers, individual attorneys not on the qualified counsel panel, and private law firms

Definition of "appointed counsel" expanded to include attorneys employed by private law firms providing public defense services and attorneys working for entities that subcontract for public defense provision

OPDC required to consult with contracting entities when developing policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines, and when determining how those standards are implemented

Consultation requirement sunsets on July 1, 2027

Takes effect on the 91st day after adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session