Board releases RFP for first-tier conflict indigent defense and asks for more auditable billing data

Oct 9, 2026

The board approved a revised RFP for first-tier conflict indigent defense services and asked staff to obtain more auditable time-and-service data from bidders; staff said tighter reporting will help ensure compliance and allow recovery reporting when clients obtain federal benefits.

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Supervisor Cummings pulled an item from the consent agenda to allow discussion and public comment before the Board approved releasing a revised RFP for first-tier conflict indigent defense services. General Services staff explained the procurement approach and said reviewers will include subject-matter experts from outside the county legal community.

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