47-1-120. Training program -- coordinator. (1) There is within the central services division provided for in 47-1-119 a position of training coordinator for public defenders.
(2) The central services division administrator shall hire the training coordinator.
(3) The training coordinator shall:
(a) coordinate training to public defenders in current aspects of criminal and civil law involving public defense;
(b) assist in the development and dissemination of standards, procedures, and policies that will ensure that public defender services are provided consistently throughout the state;
(c) consolidate information on important aspects of public defense and provide for a collection of official opinions, legal briefs, and other relevant information;
(d) provide assistance with research or briefs and provide other technical assistance requested by a public defender; and
(e) perform other duties assigned by the director.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 449, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 358, L. 2017; Sec 47-1-210, MCA 2015; redes. 47-1-120 by Sec. 47(3)(b), Ch. 358, L. 2017.