Sec. 11262. REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES

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## SEC. 11262 REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES ###

(a)Budget Section 11–2607, District of Columbia Code, is amended to read as follows: > > ## “§ 11–2607 Preparation of Budget > > “The joint committee shall prepare and include in its annual budget requests for the District of Columbia court system estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for furnishing representation by private attorneys to persons entitled to representation in accordance with section 2601 of this title.” > . ###

(b)Authorization of Appropriations Section 11–2608 of the District of Columbia Code is amended to read as follows: > > ## “§ 11–2608 Authorization of appropriations > > “There are authorized to be appropriated through the State Justice Institute such sums as may be necessary to pay for representation by private attorneys and related services under this chapter. When so specified in appropriation Acts, such appropriations shall remain available until expended.” > . ###

(c)Repeal Authority of Council ####

(1)In general Section 11–2609, District of Columbia Code, is repealed. ####

(2)Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 26 of title 11, District of Columbia Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 11–2609. ## CHAPTER 5 PRETRIAL SERVICES AGENCY AND PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE