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Public Defender outlines county contracting model; says state reimbursement near 82%
State Controlling Board · December 15, 2025
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Summary
Andy Plagens of the Office of the Ohio Public Defender told the State Controlling Board that indigent defense remains largely administered at the county level, with about 10 counties in a multi-county contract program and the office's reimbursement rate at roughly 82% for the current year; the board approved the item.
The State Controlling Board approved a request related to indigent defense contracting and reimbursements presented by Andy Plagens of the Office of the Ohio Public Defender.
Representative Stewart summarized the county-state funding and contracting…
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