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AB 580 Nevada Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Makes an appropriation to the Department of Indigent Defense Services for certain costs related to the provision of indigent defense services. (BDR S-1222)

AB 580 appropriates $3 million from the State General Fund to Nevada's Department of Indigent Defense Services. The funds specifically cover public defender stipends and other costs required to comply with a court order (Davis v. State, 2020) mandating improvements to indigent defense services. The money must be spent by June 30, 2027, with any unused portion reverting to the state by September 17, 2027. This bill directly supports the state's indigent defense system in meeting its legal obligations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $3M from State General Fund to fund indigent defense services per court order, directly supporting essential public service funding within budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds indigent defense services per court order (Davis v. State) to improve legal representation for low-income defendants, directly strengthening access to fair criminal justice.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 14, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
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