File #: 24-180    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/8/2024 In control: Law Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/8/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE AID TO DEFENSE PROGRAM
Sponsors: Law Committee
Attachments: 1. RLA 5175 Cover Letter - Signed.pdf, 2. RLA FORM 5175, 3. Aid to Defense Grant Award 4.1.23 - 3.31.24.pdf, 4. Resolution 23-218 - Authorizing Aid To Defense Grant 4.1.22 - 3.31.23.pdf, 5. 24-180 Law 7 - TMP-5175 - Aid to Defense

RESOLUTION NO. 180

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE AID TO DEFENSE PROGRAM

 

Introduced: 4/8/24

By Law Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The 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, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024, 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 the amount of $42,738 for the term commencing April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024, 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.