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Council approves continuing pre‑trial services grant to fund officers and public‑defender coverage
Summary
Council approved a continuing grant request to maintain part‑time and full‑time pre‑trial staff and a contract public defender for initial criminal hearings; the award requires approval by both commissioners and council before funds are expended.
Council considered and approved a continuing grant request submitted for pre‑trial services that funds a part‑time pre‑trial officer, a full‑time pre‑trial officer and a contract with a public defender to attend criminal initial hearings. The staff member presenting the item said both the board of commissioners and county council must approve the grant award.
A council member moved and a colleague seconded the motion to approve the council’s portion; the motion was approved by voice vote. The staff member and council discussed the grant's ongoing nature and noted the county has received this funding previously to cover those positions.
Council did not provide a dollar breakdown in the motion at the meeting; staff said detailed paperwork circulated by Jack Odel would accompany the request and that commissioners’ approval is also required before the full award is final.
