<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>law; modifying right to representation by the public defender; requiring the state <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>public defender to supervise the statewide public defender system; authorizing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>appointment of a chief appellate public defender; providing for representation <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>by the chief appellate public defender; striking statutory language relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>public defender co-pays;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 270A.03, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>subdivision 5; 590.05; 611.14; 611.17, subdivision 1; 611.20, subdivision 6; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>611.215, subdivisions 1, 1a; 611.23; 611.24; 611.25, subdivision 1; 611.26, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>subdivisions 2, 7; 611.27, subdivisions 3, 13, 15; 611.35; repealing Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>Statutes 2006, section 611.20, subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 270A.03, subdivision 5, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Debt.</b> "Debt" means a legal obligation of a natural person to pay a fixed <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>and certain amount of money, which equals or exceeds $25 and which is due and payable <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>to a claimant agency. The term includes criminal fines imposed under section 
         <statute_ref>609.10</statute_ref> or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>609.125
         </statute_ref>, fines imposed for petty misdemeanors as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.02, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>4a
         </statute_ref>, and restitution. The term also includes the co-payment for the appointment of a district <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>public defender imposed under section 
<statute_ref>611.17, paragraph (c)</statute_ref>. A debt may arise under a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>contractual or statutory obligation, a court order, or other legal obligation, but need not <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>have been reduced to judgment.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>    A debt includes any legal obligation of a current recipient of assistance which is <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>based on overpayment of an assistance grant where that payment is based on a client <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>waiver or an administrative or judicial finding of an intentional program violation; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>or where the debt is owed to a program wherein the debtor is not a client at the time <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>notification is provided to initiate recovery under this chapter and the debtor is not a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>current recipient of food support, transitional child care, or transitional medical assistance.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>    A debt does not include any legal obligation to pay a claimant agency for medical <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>care, including hospitalization if the income of the debtor at the time when the medical <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>care was rendered does not exceed the following amount:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>    (1) for an unmarried debtor, an income of $8,800 or less;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>    (2) for a debtor with one dependent, an income of $11,270 or less;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>    (3) for a debtor with two dependents, an income of $13,330 or less;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>    (4) for a debtor with three dependents, an income of $15,120 or less;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>    (5) for a debtor with four dependents, an income of $15,950 or less; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>    (6) for a debtor with five or more dependents, an income of $16,630 or less.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>    The income amounts in this subdivision shall be adjusted for inflation for debts <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>incurred in calendar years 2001 and thereafter. The dollar amount of each income level <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>that applied to debts incurred in the prior year shall be increased in the same manner <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>as provided in section 1(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended through <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>December 31, 2000, except that for the purposes of this subdivision the percentage increase <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>shall be determined from the year starting September 1, 1999, and ending August 31, 2000, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>as the base year for adjusting for inflation for debts incurred after December 31, 2000.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>    Debt also includes an agreement to pay a MinnesotaCare premium, regardless of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>dollar amount of the premium authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>256L.15, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 590.05, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var><b>590.05 INDIGENT PETITIONERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>    A person financially unable to obtain counsel who desires to pursue the remedy <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>provided in section 
         <statute_ref>590.01</statute_ref> may apply for representation by the state public defender. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>The state public defender shall represent such person under the applicable provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>of sections 
         <statute_ref>611.14</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>611.27</statute_ref>, if the person has not already had a direct appeal of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>conviction. If, however, the person pled guilty and received a presumptive sentence or a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>downward departure in sentence, and the state public defender reviewed the person's case <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>and determined that there was no basis for an appeal of the conviction or of the sentence, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>then the state public defender may decline to represent the person in a postconviction <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>remedy case. The state public defender may represent, without charge, all other persons <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>pursuing a postconviction remedy under section 
         <statute_ref>590.01</statute_ref>, who are financially unable <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>to obtain counsel.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.14, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var><b>611.14 RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION BY PUBLIC DEFENDER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>    The following persons who are financially unable to obtain counsel are entitled to be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>represented by a public defender:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>    (1) a person charged with a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor including a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>person charged under sections 
         <statute_ref>629.01</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>629.29</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>    (2) a person appealing from a conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor, or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>a person convicted of a felony or gross misdemeanor, who is pursuing a postconviction <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>proceeding and who has not already had a direct appeal of the conviction, but if the person <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>pled guilty and received a presumptive sentence or a downward departure in sentence, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>and the state public defender reviewed the person's case and determined that there was no <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>basis for an appeal of the conviction or of the sentence, then the state public defender may <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>decline to represent the person in a postconviction remedy case;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>    (3) a person who is entitled to be represented by counsel under section 
         <statute_ref>609.14, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>    (4) a minor ten years of age or older who is entitled to be represented by counsel <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>260B.163, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>260C.163, subdivision 3</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.17, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Standards for district public defense eligibility.</b> (a) Each judicial <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>district must screen requests for representation by the district public defender. A defendant <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>is financially unable to obtain counsel if:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>    (1) the defendant, or any dependent of the defendant who resides in the same <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>household as the defendant, receives means-tested governmental benefits; or<br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>    (2) the defendant, through any combination of liquid assets and current income, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>would be unable to pay the reasonable costs charged by private counsel in that judicial <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>district for a defense of the same matter.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>    (b) Upon a request for the appointment of counsel, the court shall make appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>inquiry into the financial circumstances of the applicant, who shall submit a financial <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>statement under oath or affirmation setting forth the applicant's assets and liabilities, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>including the value of any real property owned by the applicant, whether homestead or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>otherwise, less the amount of any encumbrances on the real property, the source or sources <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>of income, and any other information required by the court. The applicant shall be under <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>a continuing duty while represented by a public defender to disclose any changes in the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>applicant's financial circumstances that might be relevant to the applicant's eligibility for a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>public defender. The state public defender shall furnish appropriate forms for the financial <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>statements. The forms must contain conspicuous notice of the applicant's continuing duty <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>to disclose to the court changes in the applicant's financial circumstances. The forms must <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>also contain conspicuous notice of the applicant's obligation to make a co-payment for the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>services of the district public defender, as specified under paragraph (c). The information <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>contained in the statement shall be confidential and for the exclusive use of the court <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>and the public defender appointed by the court to represent the applicant except for any <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>prosecution under section 
         <statute_ref>609.48</statute_ref>. A refusal to execute the financial statement or produce <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>financial records constitutes a waiver of the right to the appointment of a public defender. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>The court shall not appoint a district public defender to a defendant who is financially able <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>to retain private counsel but refuses to do so. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>    An inquiry to determine financial eligibility of a defendant for the appointment of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>the district public defender shall be made whenever possible prior to the court appearance <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>and by such persons as the court may direct. This inquiry may be combined with the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>prerelease investigation provided for in Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 
         <statute_ref>6.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>. In no case shall the district public defender be required to perform this <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>inquiry or investigate the defendant's assets or eligibility. The court has the sole duty to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>conduct a financial inquiry. The inquiry must include the following: <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>    (1) the liquidity of real estate assets, including the defendant's homestead;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>    (2) any assets that can be readily converted to cash or used to secure a debt;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>    (3) the determination of whether the transfer of an asset is voidable as a fraudulent <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>conveyance; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>    (4) the value of all property transfers occurring on or after the date of the alleged <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>offense. The burden is on the accused to show that he or she is financially unable to afford <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>counsel. Defendants who fail to provide information necessary to determine eligibility <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>shall be deemed ineligible. The court must not appoint the district public defender as <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>advisory counsel.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>    (c) Upon appointment of the public defender, an individual who receives public <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>defender services shall be obligated to pay to the court a co-payment for representation <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>provided by a public defender. The co-payment shall be according to the following <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>schedule:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>    (1) if the person was charged with a felony, $200;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>    (2) if the person was charged with a gross misdemeanor, $100; or<br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>    (3) if the person was charged with a misdemeanor, $50.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>    If the person is a child and was appointed counsel under the provisions of section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var><statute_ref>260B.163, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, the parents of the child shall pay to the court a co-payment of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.36"></a><var>4.36</var>$100. If the person is a parent of a child and the parent was appointed counsel under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>the provisions of section 
<statute_ref>260C.163, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, the parent shall pay to the court a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>co-payment of $200. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>    If a term of probation is imposed as a part of an offender's sentence, the co-payment <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>required by this section must not be made a condition of probation. The co-payment <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>required by this section is a civil obligation and must not be made a condition of a criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>sentence. Collection of the co-payment may be made through the provisions of chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>270A, the Revenue Recapture Act.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>    (d) All public defender co-pay revenue collected under paragraph (c) and revenues <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>less statutory fees collected under chapter 270A shall be deposited in the public defender <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>co-pay account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>    The first $2,740,000 deposited in the public defender co-pay account must be <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>transferred to the general fund. This is not an annual transfer. Receipts in excess of the first <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>$2,740,000 are appropriated to the Board of Public Defense for public defender services.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>    (c) Upon disposition of the case, an individual who has received public defender <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>services shall pay to the court a $28 co-payment for representation provided by a public <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>defender, unless the co-payment is, or has been, waived by the court.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>    The co-payment must be credited to the general fund. If a term of probation is <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>imposed as a part of an offender's sentence, the co-payment required by this section must <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>not be made a condition of probation. The co-payment required by this section is a civil <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>obligation and must not be made a condition of a criminal sentence.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.20, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Reimbursement schedule guidelines.</b> In determining a defendant's <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>reimbursement schedule, the court may derive a specific dollar amount per month <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>by multiplying the defendant's net income by the percent indicated by the following <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>guidelines:<br/>
<table width="100%">
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var><br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Net Income Per Month <br/>
                  		of Defendant<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" colspan="6" valign="bottom">Number of Dependents Not <br/>
                  		Including Defendant<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var><br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4 or <br/>
                  		more<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">2<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">0<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">$200 and Below<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" colspan="9" valign="bottom">Percentage based on the ability of the defendant to <br/>
                  		pay as determined by the court.<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$200 - 350<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="top">8%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">9.5%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">11%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">12.5%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">14%<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$351 - 500<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="top">9%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">11%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">12.5%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">14%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">15%<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$501 - 650<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="top">10%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">12%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">14%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">15%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">17%<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$651 - 800<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="top">11%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">13.5%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">15.5%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">17%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">19%<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.36"></a><var>5.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$801 and above<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="top">12%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">14.5%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">17%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">19%<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">20%<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.5.37"></a><var>5.37</var>    "Net income" shall have the meaning given it in section 
<statute_ref>518.551, subdivision 5</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.215, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Structure; membership.</b> (a) The State Board of Public Defense <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>is a part of, but is not subject to the administrative control of, the judicial branch of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>government. The State Board of Public Defense shall consist of seven members including:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>    (1) four attorneys admitted to the practice of law, well acquainted with the defense <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>of persons accused of crime, but not employed as prosecutors, appointed by the Supreme <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>Court; and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>    (2) three public members appointed by the governor.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>    After the expiration of the terms of persons appointed to the board before March <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>1, 1991, The appointing authorities may not appoint a person who is a judge to be a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>member of the State Board of Public Defense, other than as a member of the ad hoc <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>Board of Public Defense.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>    (b) All members shall demonstrate an interest in maintaining a high quality, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>independent defense system for those who are unable to obtain adequate representation. <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>Appointments to the board shall include qualified women and members of minority <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>groups. At least three members of the board shall be from judicial districts other than the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>First, Second, Fourth, and Tenth Judicial Districts. The terms, compensation, and removal <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>of members shall be as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>15.0575</statute_ref>. The chair shall be elected by the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>members from among the membership for a term of two years. <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>    (c) In addition, the State Board of Public Defense shall consist of a nine-member ad <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>hoc board when considering the appointment of district public defenders under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>611.26, subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>. The terms of chief district public defenders currently serving shall <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>terminate in accordance with the staggered term schedule set forth in section 
         <statute_ref>611.26, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.215, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Chief administrator.</b> The State Board of Public Defense, with the advice <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>of the state public defender, shall appoint a chief administrator who must be chosen <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>solely on the basis of training, experience, and other qualifications, and who will serve <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>at the pleasure of the state public defender State Board of Public Defense. The chief <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>administrator need not be licensed to practice law. The chief administrator shall attend all <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>meetings of the board, but may not vote, and shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>    (1) enforce all resolutions, rules, regulations, or orders of the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>    (2) present to the board and the state public defender plans, studies, and reports <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>prepared for the board's and the state public defender's purposes and recommend to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>board and the state public defender for adoption measures necessary to enforce or carry <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>out the powers and duties of the board and the state public defender, or to efficiently <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>administer the affairs of the board and the state public defender;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>    (3) keep the board fully advised as to its financial condition, and prepare and submit <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>to the board its annual budget and other financial information as it may request;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>    (4) recommend to the board the adoption of rules and regulations necessary for the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>efficient operation of the board and its functions; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>    (5) perform other duties prescribed by the board and the state public defender.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.23, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var><b>611.23 OFFICE OF STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER; APPOINTMENT; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var><b>SALARY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>    The state public defender is responsible to the State Board of Public Defense. The <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>state public defender shall supervise the operation, activities, policies, and procedures <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>of the statewide public defender system. When requested by a district public defender <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>or appointed counsel, the state public defender may assist the district public defender, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>appointed counsel, or an organization designated in section 611.216 in the performance <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>of duties, including trial representation in matters involving legal conflicts of interest or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>other special circumstances, and assistance with legal research and brief preparation. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>The state public defender shall be appointed by the State Board of Public Defense for a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>term of four years, except as otherwise provided in this section, and until a successor is <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>appointed and qualified. The state public defender shall be a full-time qualified attorney, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>licensed to practice law in this state, serve in the unclassified service of the state, and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>be removed only for cause by the appointing authority. Vacancies in the office shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term. The salary of the state public <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>defender shall be fixed by the State Board of Public Defense but must not exceed the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>salary of a district court judge. Terms of the state public defender shall commence on July <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>1. The state public defender shall devote full time to the performance of duties and shall <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>not engage in the general practice of law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.24, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var><b>611.24 </b><b>CHIEF APPELLATE PUBLIC DEFENDER; </b><b>ORGANIZATION OF </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var><b>OFFICE; ASSISTANTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>    The state public defender shall supervise the operation, activities, policies and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>procedures of the state public defender system. The state public defender shall employ or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>retain assistant state public defenders, a chief administrator, a deputy state (a) Beginning <br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>January 1, 2007, and for every four years after that date, the State Board of Public Defense <br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>shall appoint a chief appellate public defender in charge of appellate services, who shall <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>employ or retain assistant state public defenders and other personnel as may be necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>to discharge the functions of the office. The chief appellate public defender shall serve a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>four-year term and may be removed only for cause upon the order of the State Board of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>Public Defense. The chief appellate public defender shall be a full-time qualified attorney, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>licensed to practice law in this state, and serve in the unclassified service of the state. <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>Vacancies in the office shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>    (b) An assistant state public defender shall be a qualified attorney, licensed to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>practice law in this state, serve in the unclassified service of the state if employed, and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority at a salary or retainer fee not to exceed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>reasonable compensation for comparable services performed for other governmental <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>agencies or departments. Retained or part-time employed assistant state public defenders <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>may engage in the general practice of law. The compensation of the chief appellate public <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>defender and the compensation of each assistant state public defender shall be set by the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>State Board of Public Defense. The chief appellate public defender shall devote full time <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>to the performance of duties and shall not engage in the general practice of law.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>    (c) The incumbent deputy state public defender as of December 31, 2006, shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>appointed as the chief appellate public defender for the four-year term beginning on <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>January 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.25, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Representation.</b> (a) The state chief appellate public defender shall <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>represent, without charge:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>    (1) a defendant or other person appealing from a conviction of a felony or gross <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>misdemeanor;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>    (2) a person convicted of a felony or gross misdemeanor who is pursuing a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>postconviction proceeding and who has not already had a direct appeal of the conviction, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>but if the person pled guilty and received a presumptive sentence or a downward departure <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>in sentence, and the state public defender reviewed the person's case and determined that <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>there was no basis for an appeal of the conviction or of the sentence, then the state public <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>defender may decline to represent the person in a postconviction remedy case; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>    (3) a child who is appealing from a delinquency adjudication or from an extended <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>jurisdiction juvenile conviction.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>    (b) The state chief appellate public defender may represent, without charge, all other <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>persons pursuing a postconviction remedy under section 
         <statute_ref>590.01</statute_ref>, who are financially <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>unable to obtain counsel. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>    (c) The state public defender shall represent any other person, who is financially <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>unable to obtain counsel, when directed to do so by the Supreme Court or the Court of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>Appeals, except that The state chief appellate public defender shall not represent a person <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>in any action or proceeding in which a party is seeking a monetary judgment, recovery or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>award. When requested by a district public defender or appointed counsel, the state public <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>defender may assist the district public defender, appointed counsel, or an organization <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>designated in section 
<statute_ref>611.216</statute_ref> in the performance of duties, including trial representation in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>matters involving legal conflicts of interest or other special circumstances, and assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>with legal research and brief preparation. When the state public defender is directed by a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>court to represent a defendant or other person, the state public defender may assign the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>representation to any district public defender. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.26, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Appointment; terms.</b> The state Board of Public Defense shall appoint a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>chief district public defender for each judicial district. When appointing a chief district <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>public defender, the state Board of Public Defense membership shall be increased to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>include two residents of the district appointed by the chief judge of the district to reflect <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>the characteristics of the population served by the public defender in that district. The <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>additional members shall serve only in the capacity of selecting the district public <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>defender. The ad hoc state Board of Public Defense shall appoint a chief district public <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>defender only after requesting and giving reasonable time to receive any recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>from the public, the local bar association, and the judges of the district. Each chief district <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>public defender shall be a qualified attorney licensed to practice law in this state. The chief <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>district public defender shall be appointed for a term of four years, beginning January 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>pursuant to the following staggered term schedule: (1) in 2000 2008, the second and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>eighth districts; (2) in 2001 2009, the first, third, fourth, and tenth districts; (3) in 2002 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>2010, the fifth and ninth districts; and (4) in 1999 2011, the sixth and seventh districts. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>The chief district public defenders shall serve for four-year terms and may be removed for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>cause upon the order of the state Board of Public Defense. Vacancies in the office shall <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term. The chief district public <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>defenders shall devote full time to the performance of duties and shall not engage in the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>general practice of law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.26, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Other employment.</b> Chief district public defenders and Assistant district <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>public defenders may engage in the general practice of law where not employed on a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>full-time basis.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.27, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Transcript use.</b> If the state chief appellate public defender or a district <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>public defender deems it necessary to make a motion for a new trial, to take an appeal, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>or other postconviction proceedings in order to properly represent a defendant or other <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>person whom that public defender had been directed to represent, that public defender <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>may use the transcripts of the testimony and other proceedings filed with the court <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>administrator of the district court as provided by section 
         <statute_ref>243.49</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.27, subdivision 13, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Public defense services; correctional facility inmates.</b> All billings for <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>services rendered and ordered under subdivision 7 shall require the approval of the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>district public defender before being forwarded on a monthly basis to the state public <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>defender. In cases where adequate representation cannot be provided by the district public <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>defender and where counsel has been appointed under a court order, the state public <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>defender shall forward to the commissioner of finance all billings for services rendered <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>under the court order. The commissioner shall pay for services from county criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>justice aid retained by the commissioner of revenue for that purpose under section <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var><statute_ref>477A.0121, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, or from county program aid retained by the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>revenue for that purpose under section 
         <statute_ref>477A.0124, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clause (4), or 
         <statute_ref>477A.03, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>subdivision 2b
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (a). <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>    The costs of appointed counsel and associated services in cases arising from new <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>criminal charges brought against indigent inmates who are incarcerated in a Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>state correctional facility are the responsibility of the state Board of Public Defense. In <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>such cases the state public defender may follow the procedures outlined in this section for <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>obtaining court-ordered counsel.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.27, subdivision 15, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Costs of transcripts.</b> In appeal cases and postconviction cases where the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>state appellate public defender's office does not have sufficient funds to pay for transcripts <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>and other necessary expenses because it has spent or committed all of the transcript funds <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>in its annual budget, the state public defender may forward to the commissioner of finance <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>all billings for transcripts and other necessary expenses. The commissioner shall pay for <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>these transcripts and other necessary expenses from county criminal justice aid retained <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>by the commissioner of revenue under section 
<statute_ref>477A.0121, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, or from county <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>program aid retained by the commissioner of revenue for that purpose under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>477A.0124, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, clause (4), or 
         <statute_ref>477A.03, subdivision 2b</statute_ref>, paragraph (a). <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.35, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var><b>611.35 REIMBURSEMENT OF </b><b>PUBLIC DEFENDER AND APPOINTIVE</b><b> </b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var><b>APPOINTED</b><b> COUNSEL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Reimbursement; civil obligation.</b> Any person who is represented <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>by a public defender or appointive appointed counsel shall, if financially able to pay, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>reimburse the governmental unit chargeable with the compensation of such public <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>defender or appointive appointed counsel for the actual costs to the governmental unit in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>providing the services of the public defender or appointive appointed counsel. The court in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>hearing such matter shall ascertain the amount of such costs to be charged to the defendant <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>and shall direct reimbursement over a period of not to exceed six months, unless the court <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>for good cause shown shall extend the period of reimbursement. If a term of probation is <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>imposed as a part of a sentence, reimbursement of costs as required by this chapter must <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>not be made a condition of probation. Reimbursement of costs as required by this chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>is a civil obligation and must not be made a condition of a criminal sentence.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Civil action.</b> The county attorney may commence a civil action to recover <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>such cost remaining unpaid at the expiration of six months unless the court has extended <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>the reimbursement period and shall, if it appears that such recipient of public defender or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>appointive appointed counsel services is about to leave the jurisdiction of the court or sell <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>or otherwise dispose of assets out of which reimbursement may be obtained, commence <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>such action forthwith. The county attorney may compromise and settle any claim for <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>reimbursement with the approval of the court which heard the matter. No determination or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>action shall be taken later than two years after the termination of the duties of the public <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>defender or appointive appointed counsel.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>    Sec. 17. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 611.20, subdivision 5, is repealed.<br/>