Resolution 130A-1978
RESOLUTION NO. 130lt1978
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNrI CO}~ISSION-
ERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
PAY}lliNT OF LEGAL FEES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF
PERSONS ~~O ARE INSOLVENT OR INDIGENT; AMENDING
SECTION 925.035(6), FLORIDA STATUTES (1977)
AND/OR AMENDING SUBSECTION 27.53(2) FLORIDA
STATUTES (1977) FOR REASON THAT THE ATTORNEY'S
FEES AND COSTS FOR APPOINTIVE ATTORNEYS HA\~
BECOME EXCESSIVE AND AN EXTREME BURDEN ON THE
COUNTIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
'~EREAS, Florida Statutes 925.035(6) and Florida Statutes
27.53(2) were amended to establish a criteria for the payment of
private attorneys appointed to represent insolvent or indigent
defendants, and
WHEREAS, these amendments have placed an extreme burden
on the counties, and
HHEREAS, the County recognizes the need for the appoint-
ment of such private attorneys in the presentation of the insol-
vent or indigent under certain circumstances and conditions, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of County Commis-
sioners of Monroe County, Florida, to ask of the Legislature to
establish a reasonable cost and fee consideration, and
vnIEREAS, in one county it has been determined that there
was only a 17% increase in appointments, but an increase of 46%
in fees awarded, and that there have been fees ranging from
$13,500.00 to $18,000.00 for such representation of the insolvent
and indigent defendant, now, therefore,
BE IT PESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY CO~1ISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. That the Legislature determine a reasonable set fee
or hourly fee for private attorneys representing insolvent or in-
digent defendents.
2. That certified copies of this resolution be forwarded
to the State Association of County Commissioners, our Legislative
delegation, and any other appropriate officals.
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3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in open session this 16th day of
May, 1978.
BOARD OF COUNTY COW1ISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that this document
has been reviewed for legal su ffi-
ciency and that the same meets with
r:iy approval.
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