1 FY 2018-19 PROPOSED BUDGET June 26, 2018 Presented By: Brendon D. Woods, Public Defender acgov.org/defender
2 To zealously protect and defend the rights of our clients through compassionate and MISSION inspired legal representation of the highest quality, in pursuit of a fair and unbiased Protect. Defend. Serve. system of justice for all. acgov.org/defender
3 Representation in criminal cases Immigration Representation Safe & Livable Communities Social Worker Program Thriving & Resilient Population Clean Slate Program Prosperous & Vibrant Economy Community Outreach acgov.org/defender
4 GOALS Implement Vertical Representation Staff Training 01 06 Universal Arraignment Representation Client-Centered Intake Process 02 07 Improve Juvenile Representation New Website 03 08 Expand Clean Slate Community Awareness/Outreach 04 09 Seamless Access to Providers to Address Employ Paralegals 05 10 Collateral Consequences acgov.org/defender
5 INDIGENT DEFENSE – COMBINED Public Defender and Contracted Indigent Defense Services (CAAP) Net County Cost Change from 2017-18 2017-18 2017-18 2018-19 2018-19 Approved Approved Proposed Proposed Appropriations Net County Cost Appropriations Net County Cost Amount % Public $40,168,909 $38,324,255 $41,421,020 $39,514,452 $1,190,197 3.11% Defender CAAP $6,510,982 $6,125,982 $7,505,095 $6,995,095 $869,113 14.19% Total $46,679,891 $44,450,237 $48,801,115 $46,509,547 $2,059,310 4.63% acgov.org/defender
6 Defending Communities in Service VISTA New Opportunities + Develop data collection and analysis systems to inform allocation of resources to empower our clients to overcome adversities and be self-sufficient. acgov.org/defender
7 PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE New Opportunities 5 Advocates for 2 years, trained by the Bronx Defenders; Providing service in the following categories: Health & Benefits Employment Assist with medical benefits, Work with employers to prevent food stamps & other programs termination Property Housing Prevent property forfeiture & Negotiate with landlords to assist with retrieving property avoid evictions after arrest Family Immigration Support interaction with child Assist with gathering documents support services to prevent deportation & detention acgov.org/defender
8 NEW CHALLENGES & RESPONSIBILITIES Digital Media SB 395 – Juvenile Miranda Immigration Representation In re Humphrey – Bail Motions Youthful Offender Parole Hearings acgov.org/defender
9 THANK YOU acgov.org/defender
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