Establishes provisions relating to postconviction relief to set aside a sentence of death

Summary

The bill would mandate that when a Missouri court imposes a death sentence, an indigent defendant must be provided two qualified attorneys to handle any post‑conviction motions challenging that sentence. The attorneys must meet specific experience and training standards, and the state public defender would fund their fees and expenses. This aims to ensure competent representation for death‑row inmates during critical appeals.

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