Proposal

Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners

Directors' Update: June 17, 2020

Business Meeting: June 22, 2020

Summary:

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

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Rachael Tiller

Additional Copies To: Susie Palmateer, Brittni Rogers, Kayla Reynolds, Suzette Smith, Becky Butler, Candace Hallom

Resolution

Wording/In the matter of:

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

Resolution Number: 20-218

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 approve the Lewis County Public Defender Contract attached hereto and incorporated herein.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 22nd day of June, 2020.