Sen. Don Harmon

Filed: 4/4/2024

 

 


 

 


 
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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 595

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 595 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The Counties Code is amended by adding Section
53-4000.2 as follows:
 
6    (55 ILCS 5/3-4000.2 new)
7    Sec. 3-4000.2. Office of Public Defense Trial Support.
8Notwithstanding any provision in this Division to the
9contrary, the Supreme Court is encouraged to establish a
10framework for a statewide Office of Public Defense Trial
11Support. The duties of the Office of Public Defense Trial
12Support may include, but are not limited to: (1) providing
13support to public defenders upon request; and (2) in
14conjunction with other interested parties, facilitating a
15strategic planning process designed to enhance public defender
16services and ensure that effective assistance of counsel is

 

 

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1rendered regardless of the jurisdiction in which charges are
2brought. Subject to appropriation and at the direction of the
3Supreme Court, the Administrative Office of the Illinois
4Courts shall provide administrative and other support to the
5Office of Public Defense Trial Support through June 30, 2026.
 
6    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
7becoming law.".