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Council adopts resolution to implement new public‑defense workload standards ahead of 2026 state deadline
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 25‑09 to comply with a Washington Supreme Court order mandating new public‑defense workload standards effective Jan. 1, 2026; staff said the resolution aligns city procedures with the court order and recommended adoption.
The City Council adopted Resolution 25‑09 on Aug. 18 to implement public‑defense workload standards required by a Washington State Supreme Court order that becomes effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Deputy City Manager explained the background: the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Gideon v. Wainwright principle requires local governments to provide counsel to eligible indigent…
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