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County Attorney flags Assigned Counsel partnership talks and notes $300,000 already spent in defense budget
Summary
County Attorney J. Wilkinson told the committee the Assigned Counsel Program is under review and a partnership proposal with Genesee and Orleans counties is expected within months; he also reported the defense budget has already spent $300,000 and staff have met to review causes.
County Attorney J. Wilkinson updated the Human Resource Committee on the Assigned Counsel Program, saying the office is reviewing a proposed partnership agreement with Genesee and Orleans counties and that a formal proposal should be available in the next few months. Wilkinson characterized the work as ongoing review rather than a finalized plan.
Wilkinson also reported the county has “already spent budget of $300K” on defense-related services and said he met with the Public Defender and the County Administrator to examine reasons for the higher-than-expected spending. No motion was recorded; the update was informational and committee members were advised that a proposal will follow.
