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Snohomish County Council approves $18.15 million public defender contract for 2026
Summary
The council voted 5-0 to authorize the executive to execute a 2026 contract with the Snohomish County Public Defender Association totaling $18,149,770, citing compliance with Washington Supreme Court caseload standards and a $1.4 million increase over last year.
The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Motion 26-081 on Feb. 17, 2026, authorizing the County Executive to sign a 2026 contract with the Snohomish County Public Defender Association for $18,149,770 to provide indigent defense services from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Council staff member Nicole Gorley told the council the contract “increases the contract by $1,400,000 from last year,” and that the 2026 contract amount “is for $18,149,770.” She said notable updates align contract language with recent caseload standards and rulings and add a new Schedule C to handle nonstandard cases…
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