The Court approved creating and funding six new staff attorney positions to help identify defendants eligible for personal bond or exemption under county court rules and to keep the county in compliance with Local Rule 9 and the O'Donnell Consent Decree.

What it means for you

These attorneys will work to ensure misdemeanor defendants who qualify for release or special treatment under court rules and a federal consent decree are properly identified, affecting how the county jail population is managed.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, for approval of the creation and funding for six (6) staff attorney positions to support identification of GOB eligible and carve-out misdemeanor defendants and otherwise ensure County compliance with Local Rule 9 and the ODonnell Consent Decree. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.