RESOLUTION NO. 217
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE AID TO DEFENSE PROGRAM
Introduced: 7/12/21
By Law Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Public Defender has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the Aid to Defense program in the amount of $42,738 for the term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022, and
WHEREAS, The Public Defender has indicated that the funding will be used to support enhanced defense services designed to expedite the processing of serious and violent felony cases through the court system, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the Aid to Defense program in an amount not to exceed $42,738 for the term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.