KY HB495 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-28 - to Judiciary (H)
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Amend KRS 31.185 to specify the types of expenses which do and do not qualify as direct expenses in the representation of indigent persons; specify that expert witnesses who do not provide treatment to indigent defendants are not engaged in the professional practice of their field of expertise.

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Title

AN ACT relating to legal services for indigent persons.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-28Houseto Judiciary (H)
2020-02-26Houseintroduced in House

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