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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1706 |
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LR 1955(02) |
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An Act Regarding
Notification of Appointment of Legal Representation for Indigent Clients in
Custody |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Judiciary |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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FY 2025-26 |
FY 2026-27 |
Projections FY 2027-28 |
Projections FY 2028-29 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$207,695 |
$456,162 |
$472,398 |
$489,219 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$207,695 |
$456,162 |
$472,398 |
$489,219 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill includes
General Fund appropriations to the Judicial Branch of $207,695 in fiscal year
2025-26 and $456,162 in fiscal year 2026-27 to establish 5 assistant clerk
positions, effective February 1, 2026, to implement the process of appointing
defense counsel within 24 hours for an incarcerated accused person who is
indigent. |
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