Proposal

Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: RISK - Risk

Directors' Update: June 12, 2024

Business Meeting: June 18, 2024

Summary:

Resolution to approve a contract for Public Defender Indigent Defense Services between Lewis County and Rachael Tiller, Defender for the Day

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Rachael Tiller

Additional Copies To:

Resolution

Wording/In the matter of:

APPROVE A CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES BETWEEN LEWIS COUNTY AND RACHAEL TILLER, DEFENDER OF THE DAY

Resolution Number: 24-198

WHEREAS, Lewis County is committed to meeting the requirements as set down by the State of Washington for Indigent Defense; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County recognizes that to meet such expectations a specific contract will be necessary; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of Lewis County to approve the Lewis County Public Defender Indigent Defense Contract (Public Defender of the Day).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners approves the Lewis County Public Defender Contract attached hereto and incorporated herein.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 18th day of June, 2024.