To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to implement the increase provided under the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008, in the amount of funds made available for the compensation of attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts, and for other purposes.
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Became Public Law No: 110-335.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 110-335, amends title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code to implement an increase in funding for the compensation of attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts. The increase aligns with the amount provided under the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008. The law aims to ensure that attorneys who provide legal representation to defendants who cannot afford counsel receive appropriate compensation, thereby supporting the legal defense system within the District of Columbia courts.
The law increases funding for attorney compensation for indigent defense in D.C. courts, reflecting appropriations made in 2008.
- Amends title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code to adjust attorney compensation.
- Implements funding increases as provided under the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008.
- Focuses on attorneys representing indigent defendants in D.C. courts.
['Attorneys representing indigent defendants in District of Columbia courts', 'Indigent defendants in the District of Columbia', 'District of Columbia court system']
['The bill does not specify the exact funding amounts or mechanisms beyond referencing the 2008 Appropriations Act, which may complicate budget planning or oversight.', 'Implementation depends on appropriations made in a prior act, potentially limiting flexibility or responsiveness to current needs.', 'No detailed enforcement or oversight provisions are included in the available text.']
The bill was passed by the House and became law on October 2, 2008, during the 110th Congress. It reflects legislative action to align local D.C. legal compensation with federal appropriations, a common practice for managing funding in the District of Columbia. The policy area is categorized under Government Operations and Politics, indicating its focus on administrative and legal procedural matters within the D.C. government framework.
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['Improved attorney compensation may enhance the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants, potentially impacting case outcomes and court efficiency.', 'Increased funding requirements could influence District of Columbia budget allocations or priorities in related legal and governmental areas.']
The absence of a full bill text and detailed summary limits the ability to fully assess implementation mechanisms, oversight provisions, and specific funding details. Transparency would be improved by providing comprehensive legislative language and appropriation details to facilitate public understanding and monitoring of fund usage.
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