Assigned Counsel Administrator Services

The Vendor is required to provide assigned counsel administrator services in accordance with state.
- The assigned counsel administrator shall maintain a list of all attorneys eligible for assignment and shall appoint an attorney for each eligible applicant based upon the complexity of the case; the experience and expertise of the attorney and other appropriate factors.
- The assigned counsel administrator shall receive, review, and if appropriate approve all written requests and vouchers for payments submitted by the assigned attorney and shall forward all approved vouchers to the appropriate Judge for review and approval.
- The assigned counsel administrator shall maintain records of all assignments, caseloads, and vouchers, and shall report such statistical information to the County
- Delegating duties: the administrator may delegate day to day tasks to foster efficiency, but may not delegate ultimate responsibility for the administrator's primary functions. The administrator shall not delegate to a no lawyer any duties for which legal training is needed.
- Spokesperson role: the administrator shall act as the spokesperson for the ACP in matters involving policy and the operations of the program
- Addressing issues: the administrator shall address matters that arise among the ACP, its attorneys, and other actors in the criminal justice and parental representation system
- Planning and policy: the administrator shall engage in the planning and policy discussions with the County and other entities regarding decisions affecting the ACP, assigned lawyers, and public defense clients; and shall be responsible for preparing and submitting a proposed budget to the County Administrator.
- Vouchers: the administrator shall review assigned counsel vouchers for quality review purposes and to ensure that attorney billing is accurate
- Non-attorney professional services: the administrator shall approve applications for the provision of investigative, social work, or other professional services for ACP cases and shall review vouchers submitted for such services.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: October 17, 2025