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Guardianships and conservatorships.California · SB 724 · Last action Feb 1, 2022This bill would instead require the court to appoint the public defender or private counsel if the conservatee or proposed conservatee has not retained legal counsel and does not plan to retain legal counsel.Latest action: Died on file pursuant to Joint Rule 56.Session ended
Reports submitted to legislative committees.California · SB 259 · Last action Sep 1, 2023This bill would additionally require a state agency to post on its internet website any report required or requested by law, or identified in the Legislative Analyst's Supplemental Report of the Budget Act, that the state agency submits to a committee of the Legislature or to the Members of either house of the Legislature.Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 148, Statutes of 2023.Enacted law
Public Utilities Commission: outside counsel.California · SB 18 · Last action Apr 25, 2016The act requires the attorney to represent and appear for the people and the commission in all actions and proceedings involving any question under the act or under any order or act of the commission.Latest action: Last day to consider Governors veto pursuant to Joint Rule 58.5.Vetoed
Criminal procedure: public defenders.California · AB 1209 · Last action Feb 1, 2024This bill would require this representation to commence as soon as feasible after being notified of a person's arrest, but in any case within 24 hours after booking or sufficiently before the arraignment to allow the provision of meaningful representation, as specified.Latest action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.Failed
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