SENATE BILL 1789 |
SENATE AUTHOR: Bivins |
EFFECTIVE: 05-18-01 |
HOUSE SPONSOR: Smithee |
Senate Bill 1789 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to authorize the Commissioners Court of Randall County to appoint an attorney to serve as a public defender to represent certain indigent persons in Randall County. The bill sets forth eligibility criteria and provides for the compensation and employment of the public defender and of other necessary personnel.