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County board sets court-appointed attorney rate at $110 after debate
Summary
After discussion of neighboring-county rates and budget impacts, commissioners voted to set the hourly court-appointed attorney rate at $110 for the coming year (previously raised from $75 to $100). Commissioners noted the change aims to retain attorneys while limiting budget pressure.
County officials revisited a request to raise the hourly court-appointed attorney rate. Staff said the rate had been $75 previously and was increased to $100; a request to raise the rate to $125 was discussed, referencing neighboring counties at $125.
During discussion, one commissioner proposed incremental increases rather than a large jump; another said raising the rate to $110 would be a reasonable middle ground given budget constraints. The board voted to set the rate at $110 per hour for the coming year. Some commissioners expressed concern about fiscal impact; dissent was recorded for at least two members during the vote.
