Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: RISK - Risk

Directors' Update: April 30, 2025

Business Meeting: May 6, 2025

Summary:

Approving additional 2025 Public Defender contracts for Superior and Juvenile Courts.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Natalie Mauermann, Sherri Dokken

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County is committed to providing effective legal representation to indigent individuals in accordance with constitutional mandates and state laws; and

WHEREAS, RCW 10.101.030 requires counties to adopt standards for the delivery of public defense services; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County has established local standards for public defense services codified in Chapter 2.40 of the Lewis County Code, ensuring compliance with state requirements; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Lewis County to enter into contracts with Albert Didcock and Roberta Church for calendar year 2025; and

WHEREAS, these contracts specify attorney qualifications, caseload standards, compensation and provisions for support services to ensure effective representation.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners approves the additional Public Defense Services Contracts for Superior and Juvenile Courts for the year 2025, as attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Manager is authorized to execute said contracts on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of May, 2025.