Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-60750-NONST-2027-000000022

Public Defender Services for the Winder Municipal Court

The City of Winder is seeking an attorney to provide public defender services for its Municipal Court in Barrow County, Georgia. - Buyer: City of Winder, Georgia; Winder Municipal Court. - Services requested: Represent eligible indigent defendants charged under City ordinances from appointment or screening through trial and sentencing; provide in-custody bail hearing representation when needed; and meet with defendants held in City custody. - Service requirements: Submit monthly client and case-disposition reports, provide a telephone contact, respond to court staff by the close of the next business day, maintain professional liability insurance, and arrange conflict counsel at the attorney’s expense when a conflict requires withdrawal. - Qualifications and proposal information: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, Georgia Bar membership and authorization to practice in Georgia, and at least six months of attorney experience. Proposals must include qualifications, bar numbers, references, proof of liability insurance, and a proposed per-case or hourly fee schedule. - Coverage limit: Associated counsel may cover no more than 25% of court sessions. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, law firms, or other vendors are named.

Description

The City of Winder is requesting proposals from qualified attorneys to serve as Public Defender for the Winder Municipal Court. The work includes representing eligible indigent defendants charged under City ordinances from appointment or screening through trial and sentencing, and providing in-custody bail hearing services when needed. The contract is for one year, with an option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms by mutual agreement. Proposals must include qualifications, references, professional liability insurance information, and a proposed fee schedule; the submission deadline was extended to October 26, 2026.

View original listing