SB 485: County public defender: appointment.

This bill aims to amend the law regarding the appointment and removal of the county public defender. It would allow the board of supervisors to appoint the public defender without needing to serve at their will. The board could only remove the public defender by a 3/5 vote for neglect of duty, malfeasance, or misconduct in office, or other good cause. The bill also addresses reimbursement for costs mandated by the state. If the commission on state mandates determines that the bill contains such costs, reimbursement shall be made pursuant to established statutory provisions.