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Supervisors press for review of assigned-counsel costs, public defender raises contract and staffing issues
Summary
Committee members pressed the public defender and county staff for an explanation of rising assigned-counsel costs, discussed use of local attorneys versus Capital Region firms, and heard updates on DCJS grants and a proposed Harrell/Herring contract; direction given to gather data and return recommendations.
Unidentified Speaker 16, speaking for the Public Defender's Office, told the committee the office received approximately $207,000 in DCJS discovery-reform grants and is exploring federal reimbursement options for parental representation. The office also raised concerns about a proposed Harrell/Herring contract that seeks roughly $330,000 in additional funds for implementation and…
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