Reimbursement for court-appointed counsel.

Existing law requires a court to assign counsel to defend a defendant if the defendant desires the assistance of counsel and cannot afford to pay for counsel. Upon conclusion of the proceedings against the defendant, or withdrawal of counsel, existing law authorizes the court to make a determination of the ability of a defendant to pay all or a portion of his or her defense. Existing law authorizes the court to order a defendant to reimburse the county for the costs of counsel and other legal assistance. This bill would make the reimbursement for counsel and other legal assistance applicable only in cases where the defendant is convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor.