HB 24-1289

HB 24-1289 is a Colorado bill that requires the Office of State Public Defender to establish workload standards by July 1, 2025. These standards will help determine when a deputy public defender's caseload becomes too heavy based on legal and ethical guidelines. The office must involve its employees in creating these standards to ensure they are fair and practical. Since the bill has been signed into law, it means that the Office of State Public Defender is now legally obligated to implement these workload standards as specified.

Official Summary

No later than July 1, 2025, the bill requires the office of state public defender to implement workload standards for determining when a deputy public defender's workload is excessive pursuant to the federal and state constitutions and the Colorado rules of professional conduct. The bill requires the office of state public defender to consult with employees of the office of state public defender in creating the standards.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)