Section 61.01.02.040 - COUNTIES TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC DEFENSECounties will provide adequate and equitable resources for public defense consistent with a properly funded prosecutor as provided in Sections 19-860(1), 19-861(3) and 19-850(1)(a)(vii)7, Idaho Code.
01.Staff and Facilities. Defending Attorneys and prosecutors will have equal access to quality staff and facilities.02.Pay. So far as is possible, Defending Attorneys and their staff will not be compensated less than a properly funded prosecutor and staff with similar experience and performing similar duties.03.Other Resources. Defending Attorneys and the prosecutor will have equal access to resources necessary for legal representation. This includes but is not limited to the independent investigation and evaluation of evidence.04.Equity Review. The county will frequently review and assess equity between, and resource needs of, Defending Attorneys and prosecutors.05.Budget for Equity. The county will frequently review resource needs with Defending Attorney and adequately budget to meet those needs.Idaho Admin. Code r. 61.01.02.040
Effective April 10, 2024 (Temporary)