Blair County commissioners approve courthouse attorney access policy and multiple contracts, grants and agreements

Blair County Commissioners voted on July 10, 2025 to approve a consent agenda that included a county policy effective July 14 allowing private attorneys accelerated access to the Blair County Courthouse on presentation of a current bar license and photo ID, and approved a series of contracts, grants and intergovernmental agreements.

Commissioners approved the consent agenda — listed as Resolution 3262025 — by voice vote. The consent agenda included ratification of 10 warrants, budget transfers, a letter of recognition to Ambuks at Altoona for its 100th anniversary, a support letter to the Center of Child Justice (a program of Family Services Inc.) for a Child Advocacy Center program director funding application, internship approvals (a Fort Roberdeau intern and a George Washington University student job shadow in the public defender’s office), and the courthouse attorney access policy (item g). The policy requires presentation of a current bar license and photo ID; courthouse security screening…