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County attorney warns indigent-defense costs could rise if judges require in-person hearings
Emery County Commission · October 2, 2024
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County officials said they currently pay $100 to local appointed attorneys for certain indigent-defense duties and that bar members have asked for an increase; officials warned that district judges’ possible shift to in-person preliminary hearings could raise contract costs and require rebidding of services.
County officials told commissioners that the county has paid appointed local attorneys roughly $100 per appointment for years and that members of the local bar are asking for increased compensation. The county attorney said Carbon County currently charges about $150 and…
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