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Asotin County approves two two‑year indigent defense retainers with Bridget Barr
Summary
The board approved two separate two‑year retention contracts with Bridget Barr: one covering 100 misdemeanor/gross misdemeanor cases per year listed at "$6,666.67 for twenty-four consecutive months," and a second covering 50 felony‑equivalent cases per year listed at "$8,333.33 for twenty-four consecutive months." The transcript does not clarify whether these figures are monthly payments or totals.
The Asotin County Board of Commissioners approved two separate two‑year contracts retaining Bridget Barr as defense counsel for indigent individuals.
The first contract covers 100 misdemeanor/gross misdemeanor cases per year; the contract language read at the meeting states a cost of "$6,666.67 for twenty-four consecutive months." The second contract covers 50 felony‑equivalent cases per year; the contract language read at the meeting states a cost of "$8,333.33 for twenty-four consecutive months." In both cases the transcript records the contract terms as presented but does not specify whether the dollar figures represent monthly payments or totals for the 24‑month period. Commissioner Charles Whitman moved to approve the first contract; Commissioner Brian Shinn seconded. For the second contract Commissioner Brian Shinn moved to approve; Commissioner Charles Whitman seconded. Both motions were recorded as carried.
The transcript does not include the full contract documents or additional budgeting discussion; it records only the contract descriptions and the board's approval motions.
