Public Defender Services rule relating to payment of fees and reimbursement of expenses for court-appointed attorneys

SB 310 authorizes the Public Defender Services to implement a legislative rule governing how court-appointed attorneys are paid and reimbursed for expenses. The rule, filed in the State Register on August 19, 2024, establishes specific standards for calculating attorney fees and covering case-related costs. This bill directly affects court-appointed attorneys who represent indigent defendants in West Virginia by formalizing their reimbursement process. It does not alter the rule's content but legally permits its adoption.