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Public Defense Pilot Program

Board of State and Community Corrections
Closed
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography California
Eligible Applicants
government

Overview

Public Defense Pilot Program funds must be utilized for indigent defense providers, including public defenders, alternate defenders, and other qualifying entities that provide indigent defense in criminal matters for the purposes of workload associated with the provisions in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 1170 of, and Sections 1170.95, 1473.7, and 3051 of, the Penal Code. The Budget Act of 2021 (Senate Bill 129) established the Public Defense Pilot Program. Public Defense Pilot Program funds must be utilized for indigent defense providers, including public defenders, alternate defenders, and other qualifying entities that provide indigent defense in criminal matters for the purposes of workload associated with the provisions in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 1170...

Funding Information

$148,500,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Between 0 and 58

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-508-7233

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

Source: www.bscc.ca.gov
Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM
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