2009 House Bill 5539

Levy new bond/bail fees and use for indigent defense

Introduced in the House

Oct. 22, 2009

Introduced by Rep. George Cushingberry (D-8)

To create a new fund to pay for the legal defense of indigent defendants, with the money coming from the new bail or bond posting fees and fines proposed by House Bill 5538.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations