Public Defense Advisory Committee

Provides supervision and direction to the Office of Public Defense, an independent agency in the Judicial Branch. The Committee administers all criminal appellate indigent defense services and contracts with attorneys to represent indigent parents, custodians, and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings.
Board Websitehttp://www.opd.wa.gov/index.php/about-opd/14-admin/23-advisory-committee
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 2.70.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: May not be attorneys

Member List

Public Defense Advisory Committee
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Moscoso, Luis 06/29/2023 01/02/2026 Non-attorney
2 Chambers, James 02/29/2024 01/02/2026 Non-attorney
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