Lawmakers in Pierre have already begun discussing a series of prison-related and criminal defense bills. While some have made the first step toward becoming law, others haven’t seen progress at all.
The committee unanimously passed a bill Friday laying the groundwork for the state to begin to oversee and fund criminal public defense, a responsibility historically shouldered by counties.
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