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S 7480 In Committee

Relates to adjournments for right to counsel

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Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Apr 17, 2025
Last action
Apr 17, 2025 — REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
44 · Moderate