5745-S2 AMS DHIN S2103.2
2SSB 5745 - S AMD 128
By Senator Dhingra
PULLED 03/06/2025
On page 18, line 38, after "(2)" insert "The health care authority shall notify the county within 30 days of receiving notice from the office of public defense that appointed counsel cannot be provided by the office of public defense under subsection (1)(c) of this section. Upon such notice, the county shall provide appointed counsel pursuant to subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section.
(3)"
Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
EFFECT: Requires the health care authority to notify a county within 30 days of receiving notice from the office of public defense that appointed counsel cannot be provided through a contract with the office of public defense. Clarifies a county's responsibility to provide appointed counsel upon such notice.
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