To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sam Olson, Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator
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RE: Approval of a contract extension between Genesee County and Attorneys for Indigent Defense, PLLC, in the amount of $296,500.00, to provide legal representation for indigent mothers who are involved with the Court in child protective proceedings; the term of the extension is October 1, 2025-September 30, 2026; the cost of this contract extension will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003 ($293,500.00) and 2915-662.00-801.004($3,000.00)
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Court is requesting approval of a contract extension between Genesee County and Attorneys for Indigent Defense, PLLC, in the amount of $296,500.00, to provide legal representation for indigent mothers who are involved with the Court in child protective proceedings; the term of the extension is October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026; the cost of this contract extension will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003 ($293,500.00) and 2915-662.00-801.004 ($3,000.00).
BACKGROUND:
The Family Division of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court is authorized to appoint counsel for indigent mothers who are involved in child protective proceedings. The parties entered into an underlying agreement for such services, reflected in Res # 2024-1291. The present request is an extension to the underlying agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Family Division of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court is authorized to appoint counsel for indigent mothers who are involved in child protective proceedings. The scope of work for legal services for indigent mothers begins at a preliminary hearing and continues through disposition, review(s) and case closure. Appeals are also included in the scope of work. The Family Division docket includes the family dependency specialty court, and the scope of work includes providing legal representation for indigent mothers in the specialty court.
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