Georgia Procurement Registry #2026 013

Indigent Defense Legal Services for Spalding County State Court

This opportunity invites qualified attorneys or law firms to provide indigent defense legal services for the State Court of Spalding County, Georgia. - Government Buyer: - Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, Georgia - Services are for the State Court of Spalding County - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a legal services procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive legal representation for indigent defendants in misdemeanor criminal cases - Coverage includes probation revocation proceedings, pre-accusation misdemeanor matters expected to be bound over to State Court, bond-related proceedings, arraignments, calendar calls, plea negotiations, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and direct appeals when required - Data-driven reporting through dashboards on caseload and outcomes - Administration of client satisfaction surveys - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Sixth Amendment, Georgia law, and Georgia Public Defender Council standards - Maintaining a physical office in Spalding County - Emphasis on accountability, transparency, and continuous performance improvement - Submission of both a Statement of Qualifications and a separate sealed cost proposal - Place of Performance: - Services to be performed in Spalding County, Georgia, with a required physical office presence in the county

Description

Spalding County, Georgia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified attorneys or law firms to provide indigent defense services for the State Court of Spalding County. The selected providers will deliver effective, timely, and constitutionally sound legal representation to indigent defendants in compliance with the Sixth Amendment, Georgia law, and standards set by the Georgia Public Defender Council. The scope includes misdemeanor criminal cases, probation revocation, bond-related proceedings, and appeals, with an emphasis on accountability, transparency, and performance measurement through data dashboards and client satisfaction surveys. Responses are due by May 12, 2026, and must include a separate sealed cost proposal.

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