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AGENDA ITEM


3/20/2024
Board Meeting Room




REQUESTED BY:
Funds #: 10
Dept. #: 35800000
Dept. Name: Public Defense Services
Director: Cathryn Whalen
 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AGENDA ITEM AND REQUESTED BOARD ACTION:
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Proclamation proclaiming the week of March 18, 2024, through March 22, 2024, as "Public Defense Week" to recognize the 61st anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright, ordering that defendants without means must be provided professional legal representation in accordance with the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution. (Paul Lovelis/Cathryn Whalen)

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS AND/OR EXPECTED FISCAL IMPACT OF THIS AGENDA ITEM:
None

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE EXPECTED PERFORMANCE IMPACT OF THIS AGENDA ITEM:
Public support of our employees and their continued dedication to the constitutional services provided to the public. 

 

 MOTION:
 
Motion to Approve - Proclaiming the week of Monday, March 18th through Friday, March 22nd, 2024, to be “Public Defense Week"
 

 

 

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2024 Public Defense Week