Criminal
Jul. 14, 2017
Governor signs law to eliminate fees for exonerated defendants
Gov. Jerry Brown this week signed into law a bill that eliminates the requirement for exonerated defendants to pay fees for court-appointed counsel.
Gov. Jerry Brown this week signed into law a bill that eliminates the requirement for exonerated defendants to pay fees for court-appointed counsel.
Under the new law, if defendants who have court-appointed counsel are found not guilty, they will not be required to pay any fees for their legal assistance.
If defendants are found guilty of a felony or misdemeanor, the court is authorized to order t...
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