File #: 2001-0551    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 11/19/2001 In control: Law, Justice and Human Services Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/4/2002
Enactment date: Enactment #: 11390
Title: A MOTION approving amendments to the 2000/2001 public defense contracts to accommodate for a change in caseloads.
Sponsors: Greg Nickels, Larry Gossett, Larry Phillips
Indexes: Contracts, Public Defense
Attachments: 1. Motion 11390.pdf, 2. 2001-0551 Staff Report OPD Defender Contracts Amendments 02/21/02 LJHS.doc, 3. 2001-0551 transmittal letter.doc, 4. A. Associated Counsel for the Accused 2001 contract amendment.doc, 5. B. Northwest Defenders Association 2001 contract amendment, 6. C. Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons 2001 contract amendment, 7. D. The Defender Association 2001 contract amendment
Staff: Curry, Clifton
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clerk 11/8/01
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A MOTION approving amendments to the 2000/2001 public defense contracts to accommodate for a change in caseloads.
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      WHEREAS, K.C.C.  2.60.040 requires county council approval of all legal services contracts entered into by the administrator of the office of public defense; and
      WHEREAS, the county council and the county executive desire to implement revisions in the use of office of public defense funds in order to accommodate an increase in King County and Seattle misdemeanor, dependency, contempt of court and ITA cases and a decrease in felony and Becca cases;
      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
      The King County council authorizes and approves the amendments to the
 
2000/2001 Associated Counsel for the Accused, Northwest Defenders Association, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons, and The Defender Association contracts for legal services.
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