SB 407
Revises provisions relating to the Department of Indigent Defense Services. (BDR 14-492)
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the way the Department of Indigent Defense Services and the State Public Defender are managed in Nevada. It changes the appointment process for the Executive Director of the Department, requiring them to serve at the pleasure of the Board on Indigent Defense Services and limiting removal to ‘good cause.’ The bill also clarifies the appointment process for the State Public Defender, ensuring they are a member of the State Bar of Nevada and outlining their responsibilities. Furthermore, it provides for the continuation of existing appointments for key personnel during the transition.
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