The measure is valid for administrative disciplinary and judicial proceedings related to the exercise of the position
The Public Safety Commission of Chamber of Deputies approved a PL (bill) that ensures free legal assistance for public security agents. The measure is applicable to processes related to the exercise of the position.
It describes that professionals will also be able to deduct from Income Tax the amounts spent on legal fees in the same types of proceedings. The project is authored by the deputy Allan Garcês (PP-MA).
The proposal benefits police officers, military firefighters, criminal experts, municipal guards and socio-educational or traffic security agents. It will also be analyzed by the Finance and Taxation, Constitution and Justice and Citizenship committees on a conclusive basis. Here’s the complete (PDF – 327 kB).
The text describes that:
- the provision of legal assistance does not depend on proof of any administrative requirement;
- assistance may be provided through an agreement with public defender offices and the Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association;
- expenses arising from assistance will be borne by the public budget, including the hiring of professionals and the structuring of the services to be provided.
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