HB 1485 Indiana House · 2025 Regular Session

Court appointed counsel for certain minors.

Summary
Provides that courts are required to appoint counsel for eligible children with certain exceptions. Provides that a county may seek reimbursement up to 100% for expenditures related to attorney services for eligible children. Requires the commission on court appointed attorneys to: (1) establish certain guidelines for counties to be eligible for reimbursement from the public defense fund; and (2) make a report to the legislative council and budget committee not later than December 1, 2026, regarding the 100% reimbursement for attorney services provided to eligible children. Makes an appropriation.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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