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 Paul Scott & Associates, PLLC, in the amount of $304,000.00, to provide legal representation for indigent fathers who are involved in child protective proceedings, the term of this extension is from October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026; the cost of this extension will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003 and 2915-662.00-801.004
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Court is requesting approval of a contract extension between Genesee County and Paul Scott & Associates, PLLC, in the amount of $304,000.00, to provide legal representation for indigent fathers who are involved in child protective proceedings; the term of this extension is from October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026; the cost of this extension will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003 and 2915-662.00-801.004.
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. The underlying agreement is reflected in Resolution # 2024-1292.
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 indigent fathers begins at a preliminary hearing and continues through disposition, review(s) and case closure. Appeals are also included in this 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 of this extension 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....
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