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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute a Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with Shane M. Kelly for legal representation in indigent adult criminal cases, through the Alternate Defenders Office, with a term of September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in the amount of $90,562;
b. Approve non-standard insurance provisions in PSA, as recommended by the Public Defender; and
c. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute up to three (3) amendments, each extending the term by one (1) fiscal year per amendment, provided the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($9,056) of the original contract amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute a Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with Shane M. Kelly for legal representation in indigent adult criminal cases, through the Alternate Defenders Office, with a term of September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in the amount of $90,562;
b. Approve non-standard insurance provisions in PSA, as recommended by the Public Defender; and
c. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute up to three (3) amendments, each extending the term by one (1) fiscal year per amendment, provided the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($9,056) of the original contract amount.
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Alternate Defender's Office (ADO) finds it necessary to assign qualified trial counsel to represent indigent defendants, other parties, or juvenile offenders in cases in which the Monterey County Public Defender has declared a conflict of interest and the courts appoint the ADO to serve as counsel.
To fulfill these alternate defense requirements, and to obtain qualified outside professional legal services, the ADO solicited qualifications from legal firms and/or attorneys to provide legal represent...
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