Public defender co-payment eliminated, partial payment for public defender services eliminated, appointed counsel reimbursement requirements eliminated, and retroactive forgiveness of certain payments referred to collections or entered as a civil judgement established.

Summary

The bill removes the requirement that financially‑eligible defendants pay a $75 co‑payment for public defender services and cancels any partial payments or reimbursements owed to appointed counsel. It also retroactively wipes out unpaid amounts, vacating related judgments and collection actions. The change applies to all court‑appointed counsel cases from July 1, 2026 onward.

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