Consent 11.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Public Defender
- Meeting Date:
- 08/30/2022
- Title:
- Approval of State Grant Training Funds for Public Defender for FY22/23
- Submitted By:
- Stephanie DeCastro, Indigent Defense
- Department:
- Public Defender
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Stephanie DeCastro
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Administrative Services Manager/IDC
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
ARS 12-117
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve State Grant for Public Defender Training funds, per A.R.S. 12-117, in the amount of $3,000, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Background:
In 1989 the Arizona Legislature enacted A.R.S. 12-117 for the purpose of providing funds to the Supreme Court for distribution to county public defenders for indigent defense training purposes. The amount the Public Defender is expected to receive for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is iincludedn the budget.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Approvals respectfully requested. Use funding in accordance with the agreement attached hereto.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If not approved, the Public Defender will depend solely on the county general fund for funding for mandatory continuing legal education credits for attorney staff.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
N/A
Fiscal Impact
- Fiscal Year:
- 22/23
- One-time Fixed Costs? ($$$):
- 3000
- Source of Funding?:
- AZ Sup Court