Compendium of Budget Information for the 2009 General Session
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Agency: Administrative Services Line Item: Post Conviction Indigent Defense Function The Legislature appropriated funds to the Division of Finance pursuant to UCA 78-35a-202. This section of code allows persons convicted to the death sentence to challenge the conviction and have counsel appointed. If a defendant requests counsel and is determined by the court to be indigent, costs of counsel and other reasonable litigation expenses incurred in providing the representation must be paid from state funds by the Division of Finance. The program was managed by the Attorney General's office for a period of time but was moved into a separate line item to avoid the appearance of a conflict resulting from the AG prosecuting individuals while directly funding their defense. Funds are housed in the Division of Finance for administrative purposes only. Intent Language
Funding Detail This program has operated on carry-forward balances since FY 2002; however, in FY 2009 the Legislature appropriated $43,000 ongoing General Fund.
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