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County attorney presents agreement for deputy public defenders to cover Cheney first appearances
Summary
Colin Charbonneau described a proposed agreement for deputy public defenders to attend Cheney district court first appearances (estimated ~80 per year) to advise on probable cause and release conditions; the arrangement is hourly, renewable annually and will be placed on next Tuesday’s consent agenda.
Colin Charbonneau told the board that Cheney district court judges had reported defendants in Cheney were appearing for first appearances without counsel. To address the gap, the county’s public-defender office proposed providing representation at first appearances in Cheney district court, a limited service distinct…
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