Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMISSION FOR DEFENSE OF INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN THE STOW MUNICIPAL COURT.
Executive Summary: The City enters into an Agreement with the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission annually for the defense of indigent defendants.
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Legislative History
With City Council’s authorization, the City enters into an Agreement with the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission annually for the defense of indigent defendants.
Purpose & Explanation
The City incurs costs for the defense of indigents and is obligated to pay for the services provided, pursuant to Chapter 120 of the Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code 120-1-09. For invoices received year to date, 15 cases were billed at a rate of $170 per case, and a total of $2,550 has been paid to the Legal Defenders Office of Summit County in 2016.
The Legal Defenders Office has requested approval of legislation authorizing contract services for the defense of indigents for cases opened during the period from January 1 through December 31, 2017, billable at a rate of $170 per case or up to $750 if a case goes to trial, which reflects no increase over the current rates.
Timing Considerations
The new agreement is effective January 1 through December 31, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Suggested Action
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of legislation authorizing this agreement.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Elizabeth Slagle, Clerk of Council