Public Defense Advisory Committee
Provides supervision and direction to the Office of Public Defense, an independent agency in the Judicial Branch. The Committee administers all criminal appellate indigent defense services and contracts with attorneys to represent indigent parents, custodians, and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings.
Policy Area
Public Safety
Governor Appointments
2
Total Board Positions
13
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Travel reimbursement
Term Length (years) 3
Statutory Term Limits
Board Requirements
May not be attorneys
