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Board awards felony indigent-defense cases, commissioners call for review of eligibility process
Summary
The board authorized awarding 75 felony cases to Ashley Kohlberg and 25 to Julie Carlson Stroud after one attorney gave 90-day notice; commissioners urged a stakeholder review of the county's indigency screening process because indigent defense costs are a major county expense.
The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners on July 14 approved contracting adjustments to reassign 100 felony cases following the resignation notice from one indigent defense attorney. Commissioner Clayton moved to award 75 additional felony cases to Ashley Kohlberg and 25 to Julie Carlson Stroud and asked the clerk to prepare contract amendments; the motion was seconded and passed 3-0.
Background and vote: The county—s administrative presenter said Julie Carlson Stroud provided the required 90 days— notice relinquishing 100 felony cases; two currently contracted attorneys…
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