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Collin County approves $850,000 budget amendment for court-appointed attorneys

5937756 · October 13, 2025
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The Collin County Commissioners Court voted 3-0 to amend its FY2025 budget to add $850,000 for court-appointed representation after an estimated 17% rise in related expenses.

The Collin County Commissioners Court voted 3-0 on Oct. 13 to amend its fiscal year 2025 budget to add $850,000 for court-appointed representation in adult and juvenile cases.

County Administrator Yoon Kim told the court the request reflects rising caseloads and costs. "This is a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 where we need to amend the budget for $850,000 for expenditures for appointed lawyers," Kim said, adding that expenditures from FY2024 to…

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