California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 355 — Reimbursement for court-appointed counsel.

Last action — Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2017.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Existing law requires a court to assign counsel to defend a defendant if the defendant desires the assistance of counsel and cannot afford to pay for counsel. Upon conclusion of the proceedings against the defendant, or withdrawal of counsel, existing law authorizes the court to make a determination of the ability of a defendant to pay all or a portion of his or her defense. Existing law authorizes the court to order a defendant to reimburse the county for the costs of counsel and other legal assistance. This bill would make the reimbursement for counsel and other legal assistance applicable only in cases where the defendant is convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2017.

  2. Approved by the Governor.

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.

  4. In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  5. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 2259.) Ordered to the Senate.

  6. Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.

  7. From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 13).

  8. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  9. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

  10. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 583.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  11. Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.

  12. From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 28).

  13. Set for hearing March 28.

  14. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  15. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17.

  16. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Mitchell · Primary
  • Lara · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Mitchell

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Lara

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 355 do?
Existing law requires a court to assign counsel to defend a defendant if the defendant desires the assistance of counsel and cannot afford to pay for counsel. Upon conclusion of the proceedings against the defendant, or withdrawal of counsel, existing law authorizes the court to make a determination of the ability of a defendant to pay all or a portion of his or her defense. Existing law authorizes the court to order a defendant to reimburse the county for the costs of counsel and other legal assistance. This bill would make the reimbursement for counsel and other legal assistance applicable only in cases where the defendant is convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor.
Who sponsors SB 355?
SB 355 is sponsored by Mitchell and Lara.
What is the current status of SB 355?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 355?
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