RESOLUTION NO. 759
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE AID TO DEFENSE PROGRAM
Introduced: 12/2/24
By Law Committee:
WHEREAS, The Public Defender has requested authorization to enter into agreements with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the Aid to Defense Program in a total amount of $108,077 for the term commencing October 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2021, and
WHEREAS, The Public Defender has indicated that this funding is used to provide salary support for attorney, investigator, and support staff positions in the Criminal Defense Division of the Public Defender’s Office, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into agreements with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the Aid to Defense Program in a total amount of $108,077 for the term commencing October 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2021, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreements 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.