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SB 416

Public defender participation in PARF.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rogers

SB 416 would involve public defenders in Indiana's PARF program, potentially expanding or modifying their role in criminal justice processes and resource allocation.

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · SB 416

Legislative bill overview

SB 416 would establish or modify the participation of public defenders in Indiana's PARF (likely referring to a state program, fund, or initiative). The bill has just been introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee, where its specific provisions have not yet been publicly detailed.

Why is this important

Public defender involvement in state programs affects criminal justice access and resource allocation for low-income defendants. Changes to public defender participation could impact case outcomes, funding mechanisms, or coordination between defense services and other justice system components.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of public defender authority — Whether expanded participation grants public defenders new powers or responsibilities, or conversely, limits their independence
  • Funding implications — Whether this creates new costs for public defender offices or redistributes existing resources
  • Oversight and accountability — How public defender participation is monitored and what performance standards apply

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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