HB481 — Public Defenders - As introduced, removes the authority of the district public defender to contract with individuals to serve as special personnel to expedite post-conviction proceedings in capital cases. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 16.

HB481 — Public Defenders - As introduced, removes the authority of the district public defender to contract with individuals to serve as special personnel to expedite post-conviction proceedings in capital cases. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 16. · Informed CitizenryHB481 amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 8, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 16 regarding public employees. The bill deletes the existing provision that allows the district public defender to employ…Open in Informed Citizenry