To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Rhonda Ihm, Family Division Administrator
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RE: Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Paul Scott & Associates, in the amount of $304,000.00, to provide legal representation for indigent fathers who are involved with the court in child protective proceedings; the term of this contract is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; the cost of this contract will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003 and 2915-662.00-801.004
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a FY25 contract between Genesee County and Paul Scott & Associates in the amount of $304,000.00, to provide legal representation for indigent fathers who are involved with the court in child protective proceedings; the term is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; the cost for this contract will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003($301,000) and 2915-662.00-801.004 ($3,000).
BACKGROUND:
The Family Division of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court is authorized to appoint counsel for indigent fathers who are involved in child protective proceedings.
DISCUSSION:
The Family Division of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court is authorized to appoint counsel for indigent fathers who are involved in child protective proceedings. The scope of work for legal services for indigent fathers 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 fathers in this specialty court.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The cost for this contract is $304,000 and will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003($301,000) and 2915-662.00-801.004 ($3,000).
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
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