Digest: The Act makes various changes to the OPDC. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 92.9).
[Digest: The Act tells the OPDC to do a study. (Flesch Readability Score: 100.0).]
[Directs the Oregon Public Defense Commission to study ways to improve the provision of public defense services within this state, and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2026.]
[Sunsets January 2, 2027.]
Directs the Oregon Public Defense Commission to submit an agency request budget to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services after approval by commission members. Modifies the requirements for policies concerning compensation and caseloads. Removes the authority of the commission to advocate for or against legislation.
Modifies the authority of the Governor, beginning July 1, 2027, over the appointment and removal of the executive director of the commission and the removal of commission members.
Extends the authority of the commission to contract with entities that subcontract with other entities or persons for the provision of public defense services until July 1, 2033. Specifies requirements for subcontracting entities.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.Statutes affected: A-Engrossed: 151.211