Establishes the office of the district defender in each judicial district.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Evans
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-19 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-06 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-30 House
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-01-28 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates the office of the district defender. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 82.4).
Establishes the office of the district defender in each judicial district. Specifies the powers and duties of the district defender.
Modifies the types of entities the Oregon Public Defense Commission may contract with for the provision of public defense services.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to public defense; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee