Chief defender--Qualifications

The chief defender must be an attorney with the following qualifications: (1) Experience in indigent representation services in criminal cases; (2) Commitment to ensuring effective assistance of counsel to all the indigent people of the state; and (3) Demonstrated experience or potential in management, budget, and the state legislative process. The chief defender may not engage in the private practice of law. Source: SL 2024, ch 95 , § 10, eff. Mar. 18, 2024.