5C3A0DB2D68D9716872584EF00605D39 Hearing Summary

Lindy Frolich, director of the Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (OADC), provided an overview of the office and the services it provides.  She distributed three documents: annual report (Attachment B); annual performance report (Attachment C); and, performance plan (Attachment D).  The committee asked questions and discussed contract attorneys and the use of non-lawyers to decrease costs.

Ms. Frolich continued with the budget request for additional staff.  She discussed the increase in caseloads, transactions, and case filings.  She also noted agency objectives and performance measures. 

Stacie Nelson Colling, juvenile defense coordinator for OADC, discussed juvenile defense services and related evaluations.  The committee asked questions about diversion and restorative justice. 

Erin Campbell, evaluation and training coordinator of OADC, discussed competency and other trainings offered throughout  the state, both in- person or via webcast.

Committee members asked questions about municipal courts.