FY 2018-19 PROPOSED BUDGET June 26, 2018 Presented By: Brendon D. - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
1 FY 2018-19 PROPOSED BUDGET June 26, 2018 Presented By: Brendon D. Woods, Public Defender acgov.org/defender 2 To zealously protect and defend the rights of our clients through compassionate and MISSION inspired legal representation of the
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June 26, 2018 Presented By: Brendon D. Woods, Public Defender
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To zealously protect and defend the rights
inspired legal representation of the highest quality, in pursuit of a fair and unbiased system of justice for all.
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Prosperous & Vibrant Economy Representation in criminal cases Immigration Representation Social Worker Program Clean Slate Program Community Outreach Safe & Livable Communities Thriving & Resilient Population
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Universal Arraignment Representation
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Improve Juvenile Representation
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GOALS
Implement Vertical Representation
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Community Awareness/Outreach
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Seamless Access to Providers to Address Collateral Consequences Staff Training
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Client-Centered Intake Process New Website Expand Clean Slate Employ Paralegals
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INDIGENT DEFENSE – COMBINED
2017-18 Approved
Appropriations
2017-18 Approved
Net County Cost
2018-19 Proposed
Appropriations
2018-19 Proposed
Net County Cost
Net County Cost Change from 2017-18
Amount %
Public Defender $40,168,909 $38,324,255 $41,421,020 $39,514,452 $1,190,197 3.11% CAAP $6,510,982 $6,125,982 $7,505,095 $6,995,095 $869,113 14.19% Total $46,679,891 $44,450,237 $48,801,115 $46,509,547 $2,059,310 4.63% Public Defender and Contracted Indigent Defense Services (CAAP)
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New Opportunities
Develop data collection and analysis systems to inform allocation of resources to empower our clients to overcome adversities and be self-sufficient.
Defending Communities in Service VISTA
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New Opportunities
5 Advocates for 2 years, trained by the Bronx Defenders; Providing service in the following categories:
Negotiate with landlords to avoid evictions
Housing
Prevent property forfeiture & assist with retrieving property after arrest
Property
Work with employers to prevent termination
Employment
Assist with medical benefits, food stamps & other programs
Health & Benefits
PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE
Assist with gathering documents to prevent deportation & detention
Immigration
Support interaction with child support services
Family
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Digital Media SB 395 – Juvenile Miranda Immigration Representation In re Humphrey – Bail Motions Youthful Offender Parole Hearings
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