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Commission approves 5‑year contract to provide public defender coverage to Roosevelt City
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Summary
The county approved a five‑year contract with Roosevelt City for public defender services starting July 1, 2027, with initial funding of $78,750 (14‑month pro rata), CPI adjustments, and a six‑day termination clause; commissioners said the additional cases may justify expanding staff in the public defender’s office.
Duchesne County commissioners approved a five‑year agreement to provide public defender services to Roosevelt City, a contract county staff said would begin on July 1, 2027.
Staff (speaker 15) described contract terms including an initial 14‑month payment totaling $78,750 (equivalent to $5,625 per month for the initial 14 months), annual CPI‑linked increases, and a six‑day termination clause. "That would start 07/01/2027... $78,750 to close that with Roosevelt City," the presenter said while outlining the term and payment schedule.
The public defender’s office said the additional city cases could help justify hiring an additional attorney, improving capacity for county caseloads. Commissioners asked about case types, workload and how the added revenue would affect staffing decisions. After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the contract; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor.
The contract includes automatic renewals if neither party gives notice. Commissioners asked for periodic updates on workload and staffing impacts from the public defender’s office.