Panel backs eliminating court-appointed attorney and jury fees for indigent defendants The subcommittee voted 7-3 to report HB 852, which would eliminate fees charged to indigent defendants for court‑appointed counsel and jury costs and convene a workgroup to plan implementation; supporters said fees are a regressive barrier to justice.

Virginia is taking a bold step to abolish court-appointed attorney fees for indigent defendants, aiming to remove financial barriers to justice and promote true equity.

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