Requiring payments to court-appointed attorneys be reimbursed or denied within 30 days of voucher submission

SB 181 requires West Virginia's Public Defender Services to either approve or deny payments to court-appointed attorneys within 30 business days of receiving their voucher, shortening the current 45-day timeline. This directly affects attorneys who represent indigent defendants in court-appointed cases, ensuring timely reimbursement for their services. The bill mandates electronic notification of payment decisions or rejections within the 30-day window and establishes clear appeal steps if disputes arise. It does not change eligibility for court-appointed counsel but streamlines the payment process to reduce delays. The key change is the accelerated 30-day deadline for processing vouchers.