The Albany County Personnel Committee on a voice vote confirmed Jordan Uvian as public defender.

Presenter described Jordan as a candidate who previously worked for the county as a vendor, served as first assistant county attorney and has long experience with county law work. Uvian, who said he has practiced law for about 26 years and has served the county for roughly 15 years, told the committee he has trial experience in criminal defense and a commitment to community service.

When asked about bail reform and the effect of other statutory changes, Uvian described operational challenges facing the public defender's office. "The issue with discovery...the amount of discovery that the public defender's office is required to review takes a toll on the individual attorneys," he said, noting the office must comply with governing statutes and provide "competent, effective, and zealous representation." He said he would maintain an open-door policy with the district attorney's office but also stressed accountability and oversight for office protocols.

Committee members queried Uvian about dates and experience in county roles; he confirmed starting public defender work around 1998/1999, subsequent private practice handling criminal defense, and more than a decade of county-related service.

A legislator moved to confirm Uvian and Miss Alex seconded. The committee approved the appointment by voice vote; the transcript records no roll-call tallies. Members and the nominee exchanged congratulations, and the committee adjourned.

The record shows that salary information was again not listed in the RLA for this appointment; staff said Dave Riley had the information and that the RLA would be updated going forward.