Vote — approved

Jack Sellers	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Bill Gates	yes
Clint Hickman	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Clint Hickman, Steve Gallardo

Item Text

67. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC DEFENDER TRAINING FUNDS Approve the acceptance of funds from the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in the amount not to exceed $166,549 per year for the purpose of providing public defender training. Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign all funding agreements related to this special revenue fund. This funding will be allocated to the Office of the Public Defender ($129,815), Office of the Legal Defender ($22,461), and Office of the Legal Advocate ($14,273). This entitlement is re-occurring. There are no in-kind match requirements and requires no ongoing cash contributions. Public Defense agencies who provide felony representation are the only eligible entities to receive this award. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-113(A)(1), Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund; 12-116, Time Payment Fee; and 12-117, County Public Defender Training Fund, monies are provided through the state treasurer to the Supreme Court to provide county public defender training. The purpose of the attached agreements is to establish terms and conditions under which these funds will be distributed and utilized. (C-56-24-012-X-00)

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