HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-16-188 with the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno.pdfAgreement No. 16-188
1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF FRESNO
2 AND THE COUNTY OF FRESNO FOR REPRESENTATION
3 IN JUVENILE DEPENDENCY MATTERS
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5 THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this J...Q!!:1_ of ·May 2016, by and between
6 the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF FRESNO, hereinafter referred to as
7 "COURT", and the COUNTY OF FRESNO, a political subdivision of the State of California,
8 hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY".
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10 RECITALS
11 Whereas Government Code section 77003 authorizes the COURT to pay a reasonable
12 sum for compensation of court-appointed legal counsel in juvenile dependency proceedings;
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14 Whereas, the COURT is in need of legal counsel to provide representation in juvenile
15 dependency proceedings where the COURT finds that a parent desires but is unable to afford
16 legal counsel; and
17 Whereas, COUNTY's Public Defender has the experience and expertise necessary to
18 represent indigent parents in juvenile dependency proceedings.
19 NOW, THEREFORE, in respect of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
20 hereto agree as follows:
21 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
22 COUNTY agrees to provide competent and adequate legal representation of indigent
23 parents in juvenile dependency proceedings where appointed to do so by a COURT judge.
24 The services to be rendered by COUNTY under this Agreement shall be by and through
25 COUNTY's Public Defender and shall consist of complete legal representation in juvenile
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Agreement Between County of Fresno and Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, for Representation
in Juvenile Dependency Matters 2016-2017
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
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3 Superior Court of California, County of Fresno
By~~L-Kimt>fiYA. GaaiiPRsiDING JUDGE
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County of Fresno
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Ernest Buddy Mendes, Chairman~ Board of Supervisors
10 BERNICE E. SIEDEL, Clerk
Board of Supervisors
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
14 Daniel C. Cederberg, COUNTY COUNSEL
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17 APPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING FORM:
VICKI CROW, CPA, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/
18 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
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21 D AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
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23 Elizabeth iaz, P lie Defender Fund/Subclass: 0001/10000
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Fresno County Public Defender's Office Organization:
Acct:
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Agreement Between County of Fresno and Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, for Representation
in Juvenile Dependency Matters 2016 -2017