PUBLIC DEFENDER TASK FORCE House SponsorsRep. Anne Stava-Murray 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die 55 ILCS 5/3-4013 new Amends the Public Defender and Appointed Counsel Division of the Counties Code. Creates the Public Defender Quality Defense Task Force. Provides that the Task Force is established to: (i) examine the current caseload and determine the optimal caseload for public defenders in the State; (ii) examine the quality of legal services being offered to defendants by public defenders of the State; and (iii) make recommendations to improve the caseload of public defenders and quality of legal services offered by public defenders. Provides that the Task Force shall hold a minimum of 2 public hearings and at other times of its choosing. Provides that the Task Force shall prepare a report that summarizes its work and makes recommendations resulting from its study to the General Assembly and Governor no later than December 31, 2021. Repeals the provisions on December 31, 2022. Effective immediately. 2/14/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava-Murray 2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/17/2020HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die