People v. Flores

Opinion

BROWN, J.

J.—Subdivision (b) of section 987.8 of the Penal Code (section 987.8(b)) 1 provides that, upon the conclusion of criminal proceedings in the trial court, the court may, after giving the defendant notice and a hearing, make a determination of his present ability to pay all or a portion of the cost of the legal assistance provided him. The subdivision further provides that the court may, in its discretion, “hold one such additional hearing within six months of the conclusion of the criminal proceedings.” (Ibid.)

Defendant contends, the People concede, and the Court of Appeal held…