Supplemental Appropriation Public Defender

HB 3363 increases funding for West Virginia's public defender services by adding $2.6 million to "Public Defender Corporations" and $20 million to "Appointed Counsel Fees" within the fiscal year 2025 budget (Fund 0226, Organization 0221). This supplemental appropriation uses unappropriated state funds to cover ongoing costs for public defender offices and court-appointed attorneys representing indigent defendants. The bill directly affects public defender agencies and courts by providing additional resources for legal representation in criminal cases. It was enacted into law on April 17, 2025, to support existing public defense services during the 2025 fiscal year.