Fresno County Public Purchase #27-021

Fresno County alternate indigent defense and criminal investigation services

Fresno County is seeking providers for conflict-based indigent defense and related criminal investigation services in Fresno County. - Government buyer: County of Fresno, County Administrative Office. - Services requested: - Alternate indigent defense: Legal representation for financially eligible people accused of crimes, people involved in juvenile court proceedings, and others entitled to court-appointed counsel. - Criminal investigation: Investigative support related to alternate indigent defense matters. - Notable requirements: Cases are referred when conflicts of interest prevent the usual representation. A provider may be required to represent up to seven conflict indigent defendants in a single case. Proceedings may take place at multiple locations in Fresno County. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or other providers are named.

Description

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the County Administrative Office, is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide alternate indigent defense and associated criminal investigation services. Services are for financially eligible people accused of crimes in Fresno County, people subject to juvenile court laws, and others entitled to court-appointed counsel in other proceedings. The alternate contractor handles cases referred due to conflicts of interest and may represent up to seven conflict indigent defendants in a single case. The intent is to award one vendor, with proceedings held at multiple locations in Fresno County.

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