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Read. Follow. Verify.Renewal of Public Defender Services Contract
Record date · October 7, 2025
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What This Bill Does
Pinellas County has approved a contract renewal with the Public Defender’s Office of the . This agreement provides funding for specialized programs including , juvenile case management, mental health court support, and IT staffing.
This contract renewal continues the funding and operational support for legal and social services programs that manage jail populations and juvenile justice cases in Pinellas County.
Who It Affects
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Public Defender’s Office of the Sixth Judicial Circuit
The office receives continued funding and operational support for specific programs and staff.
Pinellas County residents
Residents are affected by the continued operation of jail diversion and mental health court programs.
Key Facts
- The contract renewal with the Public Defender’s Office of the Sixth Judicial Circuit has been passed.
- The agreement supports jail diversion programs.
- The agreement supports juvenile crossover case management and therapy services.
- The agreement provides funding for information technology staff within the Public Defender's office.
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- The agreement supports the operations of the Pinellas County Mental Health Court.
- The file identifier for this action is 25-1227A.
- The item was introduced on August 7, 2025.
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Integrated Service Funding
The contract bundles IT staffing with specialized social service programs, indicating a centralized approach to funding the Public Defender's operational needs.
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