Modifies appointment and removal process for members of Public Defense Services Commission. Modifies powers and duties of commission. Directs commission to establish and implement specified minimum standards, policies, guidelines and procedures.
Directs justice and municipal courts to report every two years to commission and interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary concerning appointment of counsel in court.
Declares emergency effective on passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 151.213, 151.216