Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Office of the State Public Defender and indigent public defense in this state.

This legislation clarifies the types of cases that are covered by the SPD and allows for local market based compensation which may result in savings to the State general fund over time. It also clarifies that certain building expenses are covered by the counties, but this language largely reflects the current circumstances so will not have a significant impact on the general fund over time. The number of cases and compensation paid to potential hires are difficult to determine. The Supreme Court has already determined that transcripts requested by the SPD are to be paid by the SPD so this legislation should not change existing fiscal impact.