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Commissioners approve court‑appointed special advocate attorney contract with Margaret Williams at $225/hour
Summary
The board approved an agreement with attorney Margaret Williams to serve as outside counsel for court-appointed special advocate work at $225 per hour through Sept. 30, 2026, under terms referenced to Idaho code.
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners approved a court-appointed special advocate attorney agreement with Margaret Williams, setting compensation at $225 per hour through Sept. 30, 2026.
The contract, submitted by the prosecutor’s office, is a standard outside-counsel agreement that covers legal services, training, and allowances for office expenses. The agreement states the hourly rate includes customary secretarial and office allowances under the statute the prosecutor cited during the presentation.
Prosecutor’s office staff explained the contract will be used when the county’s in-house office has a conflict or when multiple defendants or parties require separate counsel. The agreement permits court-authorized payments for extraordinary services and expenses beyond the hourly contract amount if approved by court order after notice to the county.
The board voted to approve the agreement; the county auditor reviewed the contract before the meeting. Commissioners asked about the duties; the prosecutor’s office clarified the contract covers outside counsel intake when conflicts of interest or workload require outside representation.
The motion to approve the agreement carried by voice/roll call vote.
