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453ABD6BED36F57E87258AA2007D25C9 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER PRESENTATION

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT JUDICIARY
Date Jan 12, 2024
Location Old State Library

Office of the State Public Defender Presentation - Committee Discussion Only


	03:47:00 PM	Megan Ring, Colorado State Public Defender, and James Karbach, Director of Legislative Policy and Organizational Communication, appeared on behalf of the Office of State Public Defender. They provided an agency overview, including activities, duties, personnel issues, and budget requests. Committee members asked questions about representation for individuals found incompetent to proceed.
	04:08:26 PM	Discussion ensued regarding staff shortages and then returned to competency and litigation surrounding the issue. The Office of the State Public Defender presentation and performance plan are listed at this link: https://ccjd.colorado.gov/annual-reports Chair Weissman provided closing remarks about upcoming Joint Judiciary hearings.