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FROM: David Coleman, Public Defender o+,
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DATE: April 11, 2006 ----- - ' I County
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SUBJECT: PUBLIC DEFENDER- CLIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST LINDA NORTON
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE thea Public Defender to execute a contract with Linda Norton in an
amount not to exceed $54,500 to continue to provide client services for the period April 1, 2006
through March 31, 2007.
FISCAL IMPACT
Included in the Public Defenders approved budget.
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S):
The client services provided by this contractor are manifold in assisting attorneys at the Public
Defender's Office. A primary dulty is to assist attorneys in finding placements in drug and
alcohol programs; and then working with the clients and programs in transitioning into the
programs. Secondary duties include visits to mental hospitals and other mental health sites
working with clients of the Public Defender who have pending Lanterman, Petris and Short
(LPS) matters. The position is a "on-call" position with odd hours. The work is sporadic and
requires transportation of clients to facilities across Northern California according to fluctuating
demand and opportunities for placement as they may arise.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: —YES SIGNATURE: Ao
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✓RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
✓APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): -
Action of Board n t Approved as Recommended_ Other
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
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CONTACT: David Coleman(335-8079) JOHN CULLEN,C4ERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: Superior Court Administration
Office of the Sheriff
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