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Supervisors seek update on public defender workload after contract shifts; county says negotiations active
Summary
The board heard concerns about vacancies in the public defender's office after attorneys left and others took Pelican Bay contract work. Supervisors requested an update; county counsel said contract negotiations are active and staff will report back when agreements are finalized.
Supervisor Starkey asked the board Tuesday to direct staff to return with a plan addressing workload and staffing in the county's public defender office after several departures and contract shifts.
Starkey said Del Norte has lost multiple public defenders recently and noted that George Mavris, previously under contract on Pelican Bay work, is moving to the district attorney's office.…
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