Public Defenders Act of 1963
S. 1057 — Passed Senate August 6, 1963; H.R. 7457, House Calendar
Authorizes each U.S. district court, with the approval of the judicial council of the circuit, to place in operation throughout the district a plan for furnishing representation for defendants charged with felonies or misdemeanors, other than petty offenses, who are financially unable to obtain an adequate defense.