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Commission postpones contract for indigent-parent counsel to consult with district judges
Summary
The commission voted to postpone consideration of a legal services agreement with the law office of Shelley K. Flott, PC, which would provide representation to indigent parents under Wyoming statutes, pending further consultation with district court judges about caseload and appointment needs.
The Laramie County Board of Commissioners voted to postpone consideration of a legal services agreement with the law office of Shelley K. Flott, PC, which was proposed to provide representation to indigent parents at a rate of $100 per hour.
County officials said the proposed agreement would help the county meet obligations under Wyoming statutes governing appointment of counsel for parents in neglect/abuse proceedings (transcript referenced WS 14-3-422(b) and WS 14-3-434(b)). A commissioner said he wanted to consult with district court judges about current case volumes and whether additional appointed counsel were needed before finalizing the agreement.
The contract appeared in meeting materials and the presenter confirmed the law firm had signed the contract, but commissioners agreed to delay action to allow further judge consultation. A motion to postpone to the next meeting passed on roll call.
Commissioners discussed how parental counsel is appointed: judges typically appoint attorneys on a per-case basis, and one commissioner noted prior conversations with a district judge who expressed interest in being involved in the selection/contracting process. The transcript also referenced outreach to Judge Folicker (as described by a commissioner) to confirm needs and participation.
The motion to postpone carried with roll-call votes recorded as aye by the commissioners who voted; the transcript did not record any final adoption of the contract at this meeting.
