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Public defense director warns state underfunding will force hiring and operational changes
Summary
County staff reviewed Office of Public Defense finances and the OPD director said recent Supreme Court time‑to‑judge rules and longstanding underfunding by the state are driving hiring needs and increased costs; commissioners discussed funding options and operational impacts.
County finance staff opened a budget review for the Office of Public Defense (OPD) and reported that intergovernmental revenue budgeted near $296,000 for 2025 produced about $248,000 in receipts, with adjustments noted for internal accounting changes.
Ian, representing OPD, told the board the office faces ongoing underfunding from the state. He said the recent Supreme Court change that shortened the required time a defendant must…
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