RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Law Search Associates, LLC (dba Legal Research Associates), in an amount not to exceed $288,000 for law services to adult inmates housed in County detention facilities for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County Costs. $288,000; 100% Inmate Welfare Fund. Budgeted.
BACKGROUND:
Law Search Associates provide legal services to those incarcerated in Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff-Coroner Detention Facilities (Martinez Detention Facility, West County Detention Facility, and Marsh Creek Detention Facility). Law Search Associates will conduct legal research and meet with those incarcerated to facilitate their access to the Courts. This service is legally mandated under the laws of the State of California.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Supervisors deny this action the County will be out of compliance with State law.
|