Legislature(2011 - 2012)CAPITOL 120
02/27/2012 01:00 PM House JUDICIARY
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HB221 | |
HB278 | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
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+ teleconferenced
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*+ | HB 278 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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+= | HB 221 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HB 221 - PUBLIC DEFENDER APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES 1:07:17 PM VICE CHAIR THOMPSON announced that the first order of business would be HOUSE BILL NO. 221, "An Act relating to the appointment of counsel for persons accused of crimes; and amending Rule 39.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." VICE CHAIR THOMPSON mentioned that members' packets now include a fiscal note from the Alaska Court System (ACS). The committee took an at-ease from 1:09 p.m. to 1:11 p.m. VICE CHAIR THOMPSON noted that public testimony on HB 221 had been closed during the bill's previous hearing. 1:12:27 PM NANCY MEADE, General Counsel, Administrative Staff, Office of the Administrative Director, Alaska Court System (ACS), in response to questions, explained that the ACS has submitted a substantial fiscal note for HB 221, detailing the estimated costs associated with requiring all who seek court-appointed legal representation to complete a signed sworn financial statement, with most of the estimate reflecting costs associated with the additional ACS personnel that would be needed to assist everyone with the required forms. She then spoke about the process currently undertaken by those who are not presumptively eligible for court-appointed legal representation, highlighting the fact that if this process must be undertaken by everyone, it would constitute quite a change in the ACS's daily operations. She also mentioned that logistical issues would arise, such as when several defendants from various cases come before the court handcuffed together. The ACS's fiscal note also reflects the estimated cost of providing interpreter services during this phase of the process, and the estimated cost of translating the necessary forms into languages other than English. MS. MEADE, in response to questions, pointed out that if HB 221 becomes law, the ACS must arrange to have the necessary personnel, equipment, and procedures in place, and thus the bill's fiscal impact wouldn't necessarily change as a result of adding a specific effective date. She agreed to research the issue further, though. 1:19:05 PM REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT moved to report HB 221 out of committee with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal notes. There being no objection, HB 221 was reported from the House Judiciary Standing Committee.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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HB221-ACS-TRC-2-24-2012.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 221 |
HB 278 Hearing Request Memo.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |
HB 278 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |
HB0278A.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |
HB278 Letter - Victims for Justice.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |
HB278-LAW-CRIM-02-23-12.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |
HB 278 AkDOC 2010 Sex Offender Stats.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |
HB 278-DOC-OC-02-25-12.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |
HB 278 AkDOC 2009 Sex Offender Stats.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |
HB 278 CSOM Understanding Sex Offenders.pdf |
HJUD 2/27/2012 1:00:00 PM |
HB 278 |