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Commissioners debate Title 25 defense attorney list; acting county attorney urges caution
Summary
Acting county attorney Ashley told commissioners the judge retains appointment authority for Title 25 defense counsel and recommended caution in forwarding names; commissioners debated process, local availability of counsel and whether to follow the RFP results.
Acting county attorney Ashley briefed commissioners on a proposed resolution listing attorneys for Title 25 defense assignments. She reminded the commission that judicial appointment remains the judge's authority and said the office had been working with local practitioners to streamline the process after prior case dismissals.
Several commissioners expressed concern about forwarding names of out‑of‑county attorneys without knowledge of their qualifications or availability; one commissioner said judges had indicated a preference for Natrona County lawyers who can respond at short notice for hearings. Others said the RFP process had produced qualified candidates and emphasized adhering to established procurement rules.
Commissioner comments praised the acting county attorney's work stabilizing Title 25 processes but noted the county must follow its policies on procurement and consider judges' preferences. No final action to forward a specific resolution with names was recorded; commissioners discussed next steps and emphasized coordination with the court and following policy.
