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Council to consider renewed contract for indigent defense; annual flat fee proposed to rise to $20,000

North Augusta City Council · November 25, 2025
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City staff previewed a contract to provide indigent defense through a public defender office; staff said the city has paid a flat annual fee ($14,700) and the new contract would increase that to $20,000; council will review the contract at next week's meeting.

Assistant City Administrator JD McCauley and staff member Kelly briefed council on a proposed contract to provide attorneys for indigent defendants. Kelly said the city has operated under a flat…

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