680E3A8973943D0087258668005CB251 Hearing Summary

Lindy Frolich, Director, Alternate Defense Counsel (ADC), gave a brief overview of the ADC, including its history and charge.  She discussed the impacts of COVID and also provided information about caseload, expenditures, and cases by type.  Committee members asked questions about cost variance between judicial districts and moving people out of the criminal justice system.   

Stacie Nelson Colling, Juvenile Defense Coordinator,  discussed the duties of juvenile  ADC counsel and contract attorneys.  She also talked about trauma and the social work coordinator position.    

Committee members asked questions about best practices, contract attorneys, cost disparities, and training for juvenile defense attorneys.

Erin Campbell, Evaluation and Training Coordinator, discussed competency trainings, goals, and feedback.  She answered questions about the differences in competency trainings for adults and juveniles. 

Kimberly Simmons, Muncipal Court Coordinator, discussed conflict-free representation in municipal courts and the approved attorney list.  Discussion followed about social workers and access to municipal court cases.

The ADC SMART Act presentation is found in Attachment F.