Repeals provisions relating to the caseload of public defenders
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Jan 15, 2026
What it does
SB 1109 - Under current law, a judge can order that a case be placed on a waiting list for defender services if the judge determines the public defender will be unable to provide effective assistance of counsel due to caseload issues.
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While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Missouri.